Commissioning Technician - Electrical

NRL; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group seeks an Electrical Commissioning & Start-Up Technician for a 5-month contract in Brisbane, Australia. The role covers electrical commissioning, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment on industrial projects, with on-site work and a full-time schedule.

Applicants should hold Cert III Electrical Craft, EEHA, First Aid/LV Rescue, and a current Queensland Electrical Licence, with at least 5 years in commissioning roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical commissioning and start-up roles.
• Cert III Electrical Craft qualification.
• EEHA certification (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas).
• Current First Aid and LV Rescue certifications.
• Valid Queensland Electrical Licence.
• Australian citizenship or legal right to work as self-employed in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning and start-up activities in line with project requirements, company procedures and industry standards.
• Comply with all safety rules, cardinal requirements and safe work practices at all times.
• Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting and repair of MCCs, VSDs, distribution boards, motors, lighting systems and small power installations.
• Inspect, test, adjust and commission electrical equipment in accordance with applicable standards.
• Execute Cause & Effect testing, conduct system walkdowns, manage defect rectification and punch-list closeout.
• Collaborate closely with OEMs, vendors and multidisciplinary teams to support start-up activities.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

On-site safety awareness

Education

Cert III Electrical Craft qualification

EEHA certification

Queensland Electrical Licence

First Aid and LV Rescue certifications

Tools

MCCs

VSDs

Distribution boards

Motors

Lighting systems

Job description

Electrical Commissioning & Start‑Up Technician

We’re seeking an experiencedElectrical Commissioning &Start‑Up Technician for a 5‑month contract in Australia. This role is ideal for someone skilled in electrical commissioning, testing and troubleshooting, who wants to work on challenging industrial projects. To apply, you must have the right to work as self‑employed in Australia or be an Australian citizen.

Location and Working Pattern

On‑site in Brisbane, Australia. Full‑time contract position.

Client Overview

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider focused on delivering high‑quality project services, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning and start‑up activities in line with project requirements, company procedures and industry standards.
• Comply with all safety rules, cardinal requirements and safe work practices at all times.
• Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting and repair of MCCs, VSDs, distribution boards, motors, lighting systems and small power installations.
• Inspect, test, adjust and commission electrical equipment in accordance with applicable standards.
• Execute Cause & Effect testing, conduct system walkdowns, manage defect rectification and punch‑list closeout.
• Collaborate closely with OEMs, vendors and multidisciplinary teams to support start‑up activities.

Must‑have Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical commissioning and start‑up roles.
• Cert III Electrical Craft qualification.
• EEHA certification (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas).
• Current First Aid and LV Rescue certifications.
• Valid Queensland Electrical Licence.
• Australian citizenship or legal right to work as self‑employed in Australia.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience with large‑scale industrial projects.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and best practices for commissioning.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.