Commissioning Supervisor

Job4online Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Job summary

SME Powered Services is seeking a dedicated commissioning lead for projects across Victoria, based in Port Melbourne. You will coordinate electricians, technicians and subcontractors, driving testing, energisation and client handover to ensure on-time delivery.

You will apply your commissioning experience in electrical, infrastructure or data-centre environments, with a strong focus on safety, compliance with Australian Standards and flawless documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence is required.
• White Card and valid Driver’s Licence.
• Experience leading commissioning in electrical/infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read drawings/diagrams and apply Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing, verification, pre-commissioning and energisation activities.
• Coordinate electricians, technicians and subcontractors across project areas.
• Ensure commissioning aligns with procedures, specs and timelines.
• Support handovers and close-out with clients and project teams.
• Provide technical guidance and maintain safety across commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning leadership

Project coordination

Safety awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence

White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

Job Post on behalf of SME Powered Services

Port Melbourne, VIC

Electrical Infrastructure | Major Projects

Full-Time Permanent Position

About SME Powered Services

SME Powered Services is a growing Australian electrical and communications contractor, now entering an exciting stage of growth. At around two years old, we're still small enough to move quickly, make decisions and give people genuine ownership - while working on large-scale infrastructure and data centre projects across Victoria. We're big on support, safety, accountability and having fun along the way. We want people to enjoy coming to work, feel trusted to make decisions and know they have a team behind them.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will lead day-to-day commissioning activities across assigned systems and project areas. You will coordinate electricians, technicians and subcontractors, ensuring testing, verification, energisation and handover activities are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements. You will be a critical link between construction and operations, helping drive projects through the final stages of delivery and into successful client handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing, verification, pre-commissioning and energisation activities.
• Coordinate system walkdowns, witness testing and functional performance testing.
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in line with approved procedures, specifications and project requirements.
• Support staged handovers and final project close-out activities.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to commissioning electricians, technicians and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily activities, priorities and work fronts.
• Monitor progress against commissioning programs and project milestones.
• Escalate technical issues, resource constraints and program risks as required.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with permits, isolations, risk assessments and project procedures.
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks and verification checks.
• Maintain strict controls around energisation boundaries and electrical safety requirements.
• Identify and manage defects, non-conformances and incomplete works.
• Review commissioning documentation, test sheets and inspection records.
• Assist with preparing handover packs, as-built information and client approval documentation.
• Support successful project sign-off and client acceptance.

About You

• Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
• White Card and current Driver's Licence.
• Proven commissioning experience within electrical, industrial, infrastructure, commercial or data centre environments.
• Experience leading electrical trades and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing, commissioning, energisation and isolation processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics and specifications.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and electrical safety requirements.
• First Aid, CPR and Low Voltage Rescue.
• High Risk Work Licences.
• Experience with protection systems, controls, communications or specialised commissioning activities.
• Previous experience on large-scale infrastructure or complex electrical projects.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll:

• Deliver safe and successful commissioning outcomes.
• Drive projects through testing, energisation and handover milestones.
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure quality documentation and seamless project close-out.
• Help develop and support the next generation of commissioning electricians and technicians.

Why Join SME?

• Work on complex and technically challenging projects
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Be part of a growing business shaping critical infrastructure outcomes