Commissioning Manager

DT Infrastructure; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parental leave

Hybrid work options

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Commissioning Manager for a major renewable energy project in Australia. You will own the commissioning phase, bridging mechanical/electrical completion to final grid connection, and lead a multidisciplinary team on a site-based DIDO roster (14/7) with accommodation provided.

You will drive testing strategies, safety, and defect resolution to achieve practical completion. You will ensure MV/HV systems, inverters, trackers and SCADA networks meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant electrical trade with management experience.
• Proven track record as Commissioning Manager/Lead Commissioning Engineer on utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS (200MW+ preferred).
• Deep understanding of MV/HV electrical systems, inverters, trackers, and SCADA networks.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian National Electricity Rules (NER), AEMO registration processes, and grid connection requirements.
• Valid Construction White Card; HV Switching qualifications are highly regarded.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and ability to stay calm under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commissioning Phase strategy, testing procedures, and energization plans.
• Ensure Grid Compliance with AEMO and local GPS.
• Direct commissioning engineers, HV operators, SCADA technicians, and OEM reps.
• Maintain zero-harm culture and adherence to LOTO and HV switching procedures.
• Document and manage punch-list items to completion; provide real-time progress reports.

Skills

MV/HV systems understanding

SCADA networks knowledge

Strong communication abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical trade background

Job description

As the Commissioning Manager, you will take ultimate ownership of the project's commissioning phase. You will bridge the gap between mechanical/electrical completion and final grid connection, ensuring that all systems are tested, safe, and compliant with strict AEMO and Network Service Provider (NSP) standards.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead a team of engineers, and subcontractors to safely bring the solar farm online and ensure it operates at peak performance.
This is a Site-based position (DIDO) on a major renewable energy construction project with a rostered working arrangement (14/7), with accommodation and allowances provided as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Commissioning Phase: Develop, implement, and manage the overarching commissioning strategy, testing procedures (ITPs), and energization plans.
• Grid Compliance: Manage the Hold Point testing process and ensure strict compliance with AEMO and the local NSPGenerator Performance Standards (GPS).
• Team Leadership: Direct and coordinate commissioning engineers, high-voltage (HV) operators, SCADA technicians, and OEM representatives.
• Safety & Quality Assurance: Champion a zero-harm culture during the high-risk energization phase. Ensure all LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) and HV switching procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and manage the resolution of any electrical, mechanical, or SCADA punch-list items prior to practical completion.
• Reporting: Provide accurate, real-time progress reports, technical documentation, and handover manuals to internal stakeholders and the client.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a relevant electrical trade background with extensive management experience.
• Industry Experience: Proven track record as a Commissioning Manager or Lead Commissioning Engineer on utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects (200MW+ preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of MV/HV electrical systems, inverters, trackers, and SCADA networks.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Strong working knowledge of the Australian National Electricity Rules (NER), AEMO registration processes, and grid connection requirements.
• Certifications: Valid Construction White Card. (HV Switching qualifications are highly regarded).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the capacity to remain calm under the pressure of project deadlines.

Working For DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

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