Commissioning Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Victoria; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 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, commissioning, and collaborating with site teams.

Start in January for a 12-month contract, with a 10-hour day Monday to Saturday and flexible roster options to suit project demands. Prior BESS, renewables, or industrial controls experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commissioning experience in BESS or related fields.
• Strong electrical/control systems knowledge.
• Practical fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial networks is desirable.
• BESS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

PLC

Industrial networks

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Commissioning Engineer - BESS Projects - Victoria, Australia - $Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Contract - January Start - Monday to Saturday (10 Hour Days) - Flexible Roster Options

We are supporting a leading energy storage integrator in the search for experienced Commissioning Engineers to support two utility scale BESS projects in Victoria.

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

• January start
• 12 month contract
• Victoria, 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.