BESS Commissioning Engineer – Victoria, 12m Contract

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Victoria; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 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, fault-finding, and coordinating with site teams to meet commissioning plans.

This 12-month contract offers 10-hour days, Monday to Saturday, with flexible roster options and a January start. Prior BESS or renewables experience is highly valued for long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commissioning experience within BESS, renewables, substations, power generation or industrial environments.
• Strong electrical and/or control systems knowledge.
• Practical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial communication networks is highly desirable.
• BESS experience is advantageous; engineers with strong transferable industrial controls experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical testing

Controls testing

PLC fault-finding

Industrial networks

BESS experience

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial networks

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, fault-finding, and coordinating with site teams to meet commissioning plans.

This 12-month contract offers 10-hour days, Monday to Saturday, with flexible roster options and a January start. Prior BESS or renewables experience is highly valued for long-term opportunities.