BESS Commissioning Engineer, Victoria (12-Month Contract)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Victoria; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support two utility-scale BESS projects in Victoria, Australia. The role involves electrical and controls testing, commissioning, and collaborating with site teams.

Start in January for a 12-month contract, with a 10-hour day Monday to Saturday and flexible roster options to suit project demands. Prior BESS, renewables, or industrial controls experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commissioning experience in BESS or related fields.
• Strong electrical/control systems knowledge.
• Practical fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial networks is desirable.
• BESS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and controls testing and commissioning on utility-scale BESS installations.
• Test and troubleshoot PLCs, control systems, networks, and switches.
• Identify and resolve faults in electrical, controls and communication.
• Collaborate with site teams and engineering specialists to deliver commissioning.
• Complete test records, commissioning reports and handover documentation.
• Follow project commissioning plans, safety procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

PLC

Industrial networks

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support two utility-scale BESS projects in Victoria, Australia. The role involves electrical and controls testing, commissioning, and collaborating with site teams.

Start in January for a 12-month contract, with a 10-hour day Monday to Saturday and flexible roster options to suit project demands. Prior BESS, renewables, or industrial controls experience is valued.