Senior Electrical Commissioning Specialist

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in Perth is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Specialist on a full-time, 12-month contract. You will lead commissioning activities across complex facilities, ensuring safety, compliance and effective project delivery while collaborating with a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commissioning or electrical project delivery in energy or industrial sectors, holds a WA Electrical Licence, and can work on site in Perth for the contract duration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commissioning, electrical or project delivery in energy, resources or industrial sectors.
• Current WA Electrical Licence.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV switching, protection systems and commissioning practices.
• Experience with ABB switchgear is highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and project delivery excellence.
• Willingness to attend site and be Perth-based for the contract duration.
• Eligible to work in Australia without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong commissioning safety culture across all activities.
• Ensure supervisors understand scope, safe practices, and key execution issues.
• Develop, implement and maintain commissioning completion and close-out docs.
• Identify, procure and ensure availability of commissioning spares.
• Provide direction on priorities, integrity requirements and schedule progress.
• Verify commissioning activities are completed per procedures.
• Support project close-out and validation of deliverables.
• Ensure handover processes are followed.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

WA Electrical Licence

HV/LV switching knowledge

ABB switchgear experience

Safety and quality focus

Independent multidisciplinary teamwork

Commissioning documentation

Tools

ABB switchgear

Job description

About the Role

Perth-based, full-time 12-month contract. The Electrical Commissioning Specialist will provide commissioning leadership and technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant and effective project delivery across complex operating facilities.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute your electrical and commissioning expertise on significant projects while working alongside a collaborative and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong commissioning safety culture throughout all project activities.
• Ensure supervisors understand the scope of work, safe work practices and key issues impacting execution activities.
• Develop, implement and maintain commissioning completion and close-out documentation.
• Ensure commissioning spares are identified, procured and available when required.
• Provide direction on commissioning priorities, integrity requirements, schedule compliance and commissioning progress.
• Verify commissioning activities are completed and documented in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support project close-out activities and validation of commissioning deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project completions and handover processes.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems, switching activities and commissioning execution.

Ideal Candidate Criteria

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a commissioning, electrical or project delivery role within the energy, resources or industrial sectors.
• Current WA Electrical Licence.
• Strong understanding of HV and LV switching programs, electrical protection systems and commissioning practices.
• Experience with ABB switchgear will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and project delivery excellence.
• Willingness and ability to attend site as required.
• Currently residing in Perth or willing to be based in Perth for the duration of the contract.

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered: Australian Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australian working VISA.