Senior Commissioning Supervisor – 500 kV Substations

Acciona; Merotherie; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp-style accommodation

Roster-based schedule

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a dedicated Supervisor – Commissioning to lead site activities for the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project in Australia. You will oversee commissioning of high voltage substations, coordinate contractors and utility partners, and ensure systems are tested and ready before energisation.

This on-site role involves 14/7 rostered camp accommodation and tight safety standards, with a focus on quality, timely delivery, and clear stakeholder communication across construction,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience commissioning high-voltage substations (220 kV and above).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Strong safety culture and incident-prevention mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily commissioning activities for 500 kV substations equipment.
• Supervise commissioning engineers, technicians, OEMs and subcontractors.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, sub-contractors, engineering and client teams.
• Ensure procedures, ITPs, ITRs and project schedules are followed.
• Conduct toolbox talks, planning meetings, and progress reviews.
• Verify readiness of switchyards, transformers, protection and SCADA systems.

Skills

Power system commissioning

EHV substation experience

Leadership

Safety

Stakeholder management

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a dedicated Supervisor – Commissioning to lead site activities for the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project in Australia. You will oversee commissioning of high voltage substations, coordinate contractors and utility partners, and ensure systems are tested and ready before energisation.

This on-site role involves 14/7 rostered camp accommodation and tight safety standards, with a focus on quality, timely delivery, and clear stakeholder communication across construction,