Comissioning Manager

Symal Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Discounted health insurance

Perks and rewards platform

Industry-leading employee assistance/

Job summary

Searo, partnered with Symal, seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead on-site commissioning for Victoria's major renewable energy projects. You will coordinate between construction teams, EPCs, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant commissioning.

You will drive testing, energisation and performance verification for Solar PV, inverters, BESS and HV systems, while ensuring procedures are followed and milestones met.

Qualifications

• A current A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential.
• 5+ years' experience on renewable energy projects.
• Experience leading commissioning on utility-scale solar projects.
• Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) commissioning is highly regarded.
• Experience working within EPC project environments.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and grid compliance.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management.
• Safety-first mindset and ability to lead commissioning teams on live projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning strategies aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate commissioning resources, subcontractors, equipment suppliers and stakeholders.
• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, energisation and performance testing activities.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of Solar PV arrays, inverters, communications and BESS.
• Review/approve commissioning procedures, tests, reports and quality docs.
• Manage switching, isolations, permit-to-work and energisation processes safely.
• Foster a strong safety culture with risk assessments and site procedures.
• Monitor and close out defects and commissioning-related issues.
• Act as primary contact for commissioning activities and provide stakeholder updates.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and archiving.

Skills

A-Grade Licence

Renewable energy experience

Commissioning leadership

BESS exposure

EPC project environments

HV systems knowledge

Planning & stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Experience the excitement of building your Commissioning Management career in an evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Searo, a self-performing, multi-disciplinary electrical contractor, delivering smart, dynamic solutions across renewable energy and infrastructure.We’re designing high-performance energy systems that revolutionise how businesses and communities think about power.

Partnering with Symal, a national construction group, we’re redefining energy, together.

The role:

As the Commissioning Manager, you will be the central point of coordination between construction teams, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and project stakeholders. You will drive commissioning strategy, oversee testing activities and ensure all systems are commissioned in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements and contractual obligations.

This role will play a critical part in achieving project milestones and delivering a successful outcome for one of Victoria's major renewable energy developments.

Your everyday:

• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, execution plans and schedules aligned with key project milestones.
• Coordinate commissioning resources, specialist subcontractors, equipment suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Lead all pre-commissioning, commissioning, energisation and performance testing activities.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of Solar PV arrays, inverters, communications systems and BESS infrastructure.
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, test scripts, reports, and quality documentation.
• Manage switching, isolations, permit-to-work systems and energisation processes safely and effectively.
• Champion a strong safety culture through risk assessments, pre-start reviews and compliance with site procedures.
• Monitor, manage and close out defects, punch-list items and commissioning-related issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commissioning activities, facilitating meetings and providing regular stakeholder updates.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and reporting, ensuring all documentation is completed, compliant, and properly archived.

Who are you?

• A current A-Grade Electrical Licence (essential).
• 5+ years' experience working on renewable energy projects.
• Previous experience leading commissioning activities on utility-scale solar projects.
• Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) commissioning highly regarded.
• Experience working within EPC project environments.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and grid compliance requirements.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A safety-first mindset and a proven ability to lead commissioning teams in a live project environment.

A career with us

At Searo, we know that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Searo.

• Forge pathways:We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead:From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well:A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social:People are the core of Searo. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine , championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Searo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.