Commissioning Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Queensland; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support a large utility-scale BESS project in Queensland, Australia. The role starts in March for an 18-month contract with a flexible roster and 10-hour days, Monday to Saturday, on a site-based schedule.

Responsibilities include electrical and controls testing, PLC testing and troubleshooting, fault resolution, and preparing test records and handover documents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years commissioning experience in BESS, renewables, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and control systems.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial networks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and controls testing and commissioning on utility-scale BESS installations.
• Test and troubleshoot PLCs, control systems, industrial networks and 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 knowledge

Control systems

PLC testing

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Tools

PLCs

Industrial networks

Job description

Commissioning Engineer - BESS Project - Queensland, Australia - $Excellent Day Rate - 18 Month Contract - March Start - 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 Queensland. This will be one of Australia's biggest BESS projects.

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

• 18 month contract
• Queensland, Australia
• Monday to Saturday (10 hour days)
• Flexible roster options

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.