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Lead Commissioning Technician
Location
Australia
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Commissioning Technician
Energy Vault
• Perform hands-on commissioning, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and validation of BESS equipment, Energy Management Systems, power plant networks, Balance of Plant systems, and related electrical infrastructure. • Support site commissioning activities, including energization preparation, equipment checks, functional testing, point-to-point checks, loop checks, communications checks, and system integration testing. • Work safely in accordance with Energy Vault policies, project HSEQ requirements, electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and local regulatory requirements. • Interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, commissioning procedures, test plans, and vendor documentation. • Assist with the execution of commissioning procedures and document test results, punch list items, defects, corrective actions, and completion records. • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communications, network, and equipment-level issues in collaboration with commissioning engineers, SCADA engineers, network engineers, equipment vendors, and site contractors. • Support commissioning of field devices, PCS/inverters, battery containers or racks, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, meters, relays, EMS/SCADA interfaces, and communication networks. • Assist with verification of communication interfaces, including fiber optic, serial, Ethernet, direct signal interface, and industrial network connections. • Support HMI/SCADA and EMS commissioning activities, including signal validation, alarms, controls, status points, metering, and operational displays. • Coordinate day-to-day field activities with site supervisors, EPC contractors, vendors, and internal project teams to help maintain safe and efficient commissioning execution. • Identify technical issues, raise concerns promptly, and assist in resolving field problems to support project schedule, quality, and safety objectives. • Provide practical field input to commissioning engineers and project teams regarding installation quality, access, constructability, safety, and operational readiness. • Support site handover, closeout documentation, as-built markups, punch list closure, and transition to operations or service teams. • Provide informal guidance to junior technicians, contractors, or field support personnel when required, while remaining primarily focused on hands-on commissioning execution.
Job Requirements
- Current A-grade electrician license is required.
- Significant hands-on electrical commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, or field service experience in power generation, renewable energy, BESS, substations, utilities, industrial electrical systems, automation, or similar environments.
- Experience working with utility-scale or industrial electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, inverters, meters, relays, protection systems, control panels, field instrumentation, and communications equipment.
- Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems, renewable energy projects, power plants, substations, or grid-connected energy infrastructure is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and commissioning documentation.
- Practical knowledge of electrical testing, commissioning procedures, fault-finding, energization readiness, punch list management, and site safety practices.
- Experience with SCADA, EMS, HMI, controls, or automation systems is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting communication interfaces such as fiber optic, serial, Ethernet, direct signal interfaces, and industrial networks is preferred.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC DA/OPC UA, DNP3, IEC 61850, or IEC 60870-5-104 is preferred.
- Experience using tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, test equipment, commissioning software, SCADA/HMI tools, or field reporting systems is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree, diploma, trade qualification, or technical certification in electrical, power systems, automation, instrumentation, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, high-quality field execution.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with engineers, project managers, contractors, vendors, and site teams.
- Good communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly.
- Willingness to travel up to 75% to support project commissioning, site testing, troubleshooting, and handover activities.
- Passion for sustainability and a commitment to advancing clean energy solutions.
- Comfort in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
- A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Reimbursement for approved home office equipment.
- Reimbursement for home internet, including mobile phone, up to AUD $85 per month.
- Wellbeing Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to novated leasing.
- Option to purchase additional leave.
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