Commissioning Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support a utility-scale BESS project in Canberra, starting February on a 12‑month contract. The role features a 10‑hour day, Monday to Saturday, and flexible roster options in Canberra, ACT, Australia with an excellent day rate.

You will perform electrical and controls testing, troubleshoot PLCs and industrial networks, and collaborate with site teams to deliver commissioning activities, records, and handover documentation in

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commissioning experience within BESS, renewables, substations, power generation or industrial environments.
• Strong electrical and/or control systems knowledge.
• 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

BESS commissioning

Troubleshooting

PLC experience

Industrial networks

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Key Details

• February start
• 12 month contract
• Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia - $Excellent Day Rate
• Monday to Saturday (10 hour days)
• Flexible roster options

We are supporting a leading energy storage integrator in the search for Commissioning Engineers to support a utility scale BESS project in Canberra.

These opportunities offer further long term work across a growing Australian BESS project portfolio.

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.

Requirements

• 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.