Commissioning Lead

About the Role

Pilbara | 2:1 Roster | Major Energy & Decarbonisation Project

Join a high-profile energy infrastructure project delivering a large-scale renewable energy and transmission network across Western Australia. We're seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead (SCADA & Controls) to play a critical role in the commissioning of substations, renewable generation assets and advanced control systems within a complex power utility environment.

This is an opportunity to work on a technically challenging project involving cutting-edge technologies across power generation, transmission, battery energy storage systems and renewable energy integration.

What's On Offer

• Work on a major decarbonisation and renewable energy project
• Exposure to 220kV transmission and substation infrastructure
• Hands-on involvement with wind, solar and battery energy storage systems
• Long-term project pipeline with industry-leading technology
• Pilbara site roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off)
• Competitive hourly rate

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for SCADA and control systems across substations and renewable energy assets
• Configure, modify and troubleshoot RTUs, SCADA and automation systems
• Execute commissioning plans, procedures and acceptance testing
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Work closely with operations, engineering, technology and project teams
• Integrate control systems with existing and new electrical infrastructure
• Update technical documentation, drawings and commissioning records
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and project requirements
• Support troubleshooting and optimisation of complex control systems during commissioning

About You

To be successful, you'll have experience working within power utility, transmission, renewable energy or industrial control system environments and possess strong knowledge of SCADA and automation systems.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience with electrical control systems within power utility or related industries
• Strong experience with SCADA, RTU, HMI and industrial control systems
• Experience commissioning substation automation and/or power generation control systems
• Ability to interpret and modify Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including:
  • IEC61850
  • IEC104
  • DNP3
  • Modbus
• Experience with network architecture, routing and secure communications
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage multiple stakeholders

Highly Regarded

• Experience with Siemens A8000 or SEL RTAC platforms
• Knowledge of SICAM SCC, Ignition or SEL Diagram Builder
• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Renewable energy project experience (wind and solar)
• IEC61131 programming experience (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block)
• Understanding of IEC62443 Cyber Security standards
• Experience with inverter-based control systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or Mechatronics Engineering; or
• Relevant Electrical Trade Qualification with extensive controls and SCADA experience

How to Apply

If you're looking to play a key role in the delivery of major energy infrastructure while working with advanced technologies in a fast-paced project environment, we'd love to hear from you.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.

For more information on the role, the client or the project please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact Tristann McFerran on tristann@techresources.com.au or 0473 432 037.