Commissioning Manager (HV Substations)

Megavar; Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide, Newcastle; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Office locations in Hobart, Launceston

Adelaide or Newcastle offices

Attractive salary package

Resumo da vaga

Megavar is a specialist HV engineering firm seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead primary and secondary commissioning on transmission substations and renewable energy projects. You will bring engineers, test teams and contractors together from test planning to energisation, on greenfield and brownfield sites.

Requirements include a degree in electrical or power engineering and 5+ years of commissioning experience, with strong knowledge of protection, control and power systems; Omicron

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or power engineering.
• 5+ years of commissioning experience across substations and renewables.
• Knowledge of protection, control and power systems.
• Experience with Omicron test equipment.
• Strong leadership of commissioning teams and onsite experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate primary and secondary commissioning on transmission substations and renewables.
• Plan commissioning programmes and review plans, test records, ITPs and project docs.
• Manage technical risk and complexity of large HV systems, including brownfield cutovers.
• Coordinate outage plans with clients and network operators to stay on programme.
• Resolve complex technical issues on site and guide the team.
• Work with project teams, clients and contractors to stay delivery-focused.
• Coach and mentor commissioning engineers.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Project management

Site experience

Communication

Mentoring

Formação

Degree in electrical or power engineering

Ferramentas

Omicron test equipment

Descrição da vaga

Location: Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle (with project travel across Australia)

Megavar is a specialist high voltage engineering firm delivering testing and commissioning, primary and secondary design, and substation maintenance for network businesses, generators and renewable energy developers across Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. We're not a division of a large multidisciplinary consultancy. HV is all we do, and that focus means our people take on real site leadership responsibility earlier than they would in a larger organisation.

We're looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead primary and secondary commissioning on transmission substation and renewable energy projects, bringing engineers, test teams and contractors together from test planning to energisation, on greenfield sites and brownfield upgrades alike.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating primary and secondary commissioning on transmission substations and renewable energy projects.
• Planning commissioning programmes and reviewing commissioning plans, test records, ITPs and project documentation.
• Managing the technical risk, integration and complexity of large HV systems, including brownfield cutovers.
• Negotiating and coordinating outage plans with clients and network operators to keep projects on programme.
• Resolving complex technical issues on site and guiding the team through them.
• Working with project teams, clients and contractors to keep delivery realistic and on schedule.
• Coaching and mentoring our commissioning engineers.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in electrical or power engineering.
• At least 5 years' commissioning experience across substations and renewables, on both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection, control and power systems, Australian standards and project management principles.
• Proficiency with test and diagnostic equipment. Omicron experience is well regarded.
• Proven leadership of commissioning teams: motivating, delegating and resolving conflict.
• Extensive hands‑on site experience, and the ability to step back and think strategically.
• Clear communication, from the site team to client executives.
• Willingness to travel nationally.

Why Megavar

• Lead commissioning on major transmission, BESS and renewables projects for clients including ElectraNet, TasNetworks, Downer, Zinfra, Acciona, Vestas and Goldwind.
• A capable commissioning team and Omicron test equipment behind you.
• Real influence over how Megavar's commissioning practice develops its people and methods.
• Flexible working arrangements, based in whichever of our Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle offices suits you, as part of a close‑knit team across five offices.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate moving interstate.
• An attractive salary package benchmarked to your experience.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?
• Which Australian state are you currently residing in?
• How did you hear about Megavar?
• What is your notice period with your current employer?
• Any visa restrictions, if applicable?

Megavar is an equal opportunity employer offering a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.