Commissioning Engineer

ABB; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a Commissioning Engineer to lead Excitation and Synchro commissioning activities, develop processes, and deliver customized solutions meeting project requirements.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with project managers and site leadership, and ensure plant acceptance criteria and safety standards are met while driving continuous improvement across locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ABB Excitation system engineering and commissioning.
• Certification on ABB excitation system commissioning preferred.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Experience with grid code simulation software (PSSE, PSCAD).

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for ABB excitation/synchro systems and develop new processes.
• Manage customer relations at senior levels to deliver customized solutions.
• Ensure plant acceptance criteria, issue closure, tests and safety compliance.
• Lead risk assessments and safety tours to mitigate hazards.
• Mentor project teams and share lessons learned to knowledge repository.
• Create standard processes, tools, work plans and cost estimates.
• Support claims and may manage commissioning teams as required.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure equipment availability.

Skills

ABB excitation systems

Collaborative approach

English communication

Grid code simulations

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Contribute to planning and implementation of Excitation/Synchro commissioning/engineering activities, identifying and developing new processes, techniques and solutions to meet current and emerging customer and business needs
• Participate in internal project review meetings and provide technical inputs while managing customer relations at senior levels to deliver customized solutions that meet project requirements
• Ensure approval of plant acceptance criteria, open issues closure, performance tests and adherence to safety standards
• Lead risk and opportunity assessments for assigned projects, identify and report potential risks, evaluate mitigation options, and conduct Safety Observation tours to mitigate HSE hazards
• Impart training and coach project teams towards safe working practices, contribute to continuous improvement of project processes, and actively share lessons learned to the knowledge repository
• Create standard processes, tools, work plans and cost estimates in line with strategic priorities, ensuring all commissioning activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements
• Support Project Managers/Site Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.) and may manage commissioning teams as required
• Manage external organizations to ensure availability of commissioning equipment, systems, or services in coordination with Supply Chain function, Project Manager and/or Site Manager

Our team dynamics

You will work as part of a dynamic, project-focused team within the Energy Industries Division. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and technical specialists across multiple locations. Your role involves mentoring junior team members while supporting senior leadership in delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget. The team environment emphasizes safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and collaborative problem-solving approaches.

Qualifications for the role

• More than 5 years of experience on small, medium and large ABB Excitation system (UNITROL and SYNCHROTACT family) engineering and commissioning, or equivalent experience with other similar systems
• Holding certification on ABB excitation system commissioning will be given first preference
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
• Grid code models simulation software experiences (PSSE, PSCAD & other)

What's in it for you?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of energy transition and industrial innovation. As a Commissioning Engineer in the Energy Industries Division, you'll play a critical role in delivering integrated solutions that help traditional and emerging industries decarbonize and optimize their operations. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge excitation and synchronization technology while contributing to projects that impact power generation, chemical processing, and beyond. The role offers significant technical growth through exposure to complex systems, advanced simulation software, and the opportunity to lead and mentor engineering teams on challenging projects.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models.

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