Commissioning Engineer FIFO

UGL; Sydney; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO/DIDO rosters

Australia-wide exposure

20–30% uplift on project

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join its O&M team for nationwide electrical infrastructure. The role encompasses planning, testing, training, documentation and handover of plants and systems, ensuring compliance with design philosophy and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating commissioning programs, managing ITPs and liaising with clients and management, while supporting safe, on-time project delivery and a robust safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in electrical engineering with hands-on testing and commissioning experience.
• Experience on HV substations or energy projects with protection schemes.
• Ability to prepare commissioning plans, ITPs and check sheets.
• Site experience on major construction projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, test and handover plant and systems per designs and safety rules.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and maintain schedules and programs.
• Prepare Commissioning Management Plans, ITPs and procedures.
• Interface with clients, contractors and project management on site.

Skills

Testing and commissioning

HV substations

Protection schemes

SCADA systems

RTUs & HMIs

DC/AC auxiliary systems

Complex electrical infrastructure

Documentation and ITPs

Safety awareness

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (essential)

Electrical trade qualification or tertiary Electrical Eng

Tools

none

Job description

Location: Australia-wide
Roster: FIFO / DIDO (FIFO from all major Australian cities)
Division: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) – Energy & Industrial, UGL
Uplift: Project-based uplift of 20–30%

UGL is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team within the Energy & Industrial division. This role plays a critical part in the safe, compliant and timely commissioning of complex electrical infrastructure across major energy and industrial projects nationwide.

You will be responsible for the planning, execution, testing, training, documentation and handover of plant and systems, ensuring all installations operate in accordance with design philosophy, commissioning plans and safety requirements.

Location: Australia-wide
Roster: FIFO / DIDO (FIFO from all major Australian cities)
Division: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) – Energy & Industrial, UGL
Uplift: Project-based uplift of 20–30%

UGL is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team within the Energy & Industrial division. This role plays a critical part in the safe, compliant and timely commissioning of complex electrical infrastructure across major energy and industrial projects nationwide.

You will be responsible for the planning, execution, testing, training, documentation and handover of plant and systems, ensuring all installations operate in accordance with design philosophy, commissioning plans and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Review contract requirements, drawings, specifications, work programs and commissioning requirements prior to site mobilisation.
• Inspect site works to verify plant, equipment and services are installed in accordance with UGL requirements, drawings and installation manuals.
• Assist with construction and design issue resolution, ensuring mechanical and electrical installations align with overall design philosophy.
• Supervise and coordinate commissioning activities, maintaining commissioning programs to support on-time project delivery.
• Prepare and manage Commissioning Management Plans, schedules, ITPs, check sheets, SWMS and commissioning procedures.
• Develop commissioning programs identifying all activities, resources and personnel required to meet contractual timelines.
• Liaise with Project Management to ensure resources are mobilised efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Work closely with Commissioning Managers to resolve technical deficiencies in project design.
• Maintain detailed records including daily reports, non-conformances, as-built drawings and progress documentation.
• Interface with clients, subcontractors and other contractors on site, attending meetings as required.
• Liaise regularly with Project Managers and Site Management.

Safety

• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensure safe working conditions for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings and safety briefings.
• Use appropriate PPE and safety systems including JSA, risk assessments and pre-work checklists.
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses in line with company procedures.
• Actively participate in safety training and contribute to safety reporting.

Policies, Quality & Compliance

• Comply with all UGL HSSE policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Adhere to UGL’s Fitness for Work Policy, including Drug & Alcohol testing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with emergency plans, quality systems (ISO 9001) and safety legislation.
• Maintain compliance with UGL HR, IT, Procurement, Asset Management and Intellectual Property policies.
• Raise and manage non-conformances related to product or process quality.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Electrical Engineering degree (essential).
• Electrical trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Proven experience on HV substation or energy projects.
• Strong experience commissioning:
  • Transmission circuit protection
  • Generator protection
  • Buszone and CB fail schemes
  • Transformer and feeder protection
  • RTUs, HMIs, PLCs and SCADA systems
  • DC/AC ancillary systems (UPS, battery chargers, inverters, converters)
• Strong experience in hardwired circuit commissioning, fault finding and rectification.
• Demonstrated experience preparing commissioning plans, ITPs, check sheets and commissioning programs.
• Site experience on major construction projects (essential).

Licences & Tickets

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Construction White/Blue Card.
• Willingness to work FIFO/DIDO rosters.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong safety awareness and quality focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative team player with strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure project environments.

What We Offer

• Australia-wide project exposure across major energy infrastructure.
• FIFO/DIDO flexibility from all major Australian cities.
• Competitive remuneration with 20–30% project-based uplift.
• Opportunity to work with a leading engineering and services organisation.
• Strong safety culture and long-term career pathways within UGL.