Senior Commissioning Officer

Enerven has grown from a local South Australian business into a national leader with ongoing growth and innovation driving us to expand even further. We provide comprehensive design construction and maintenance solutions across power generation transmission and distribution networks. From renewable energy projects to BESS and substations were actively shaping Australias energy future. What sets us apart is our proven ability to deliver some of the nations largest and most complex projects reliably and at scale. Safety is our number one priority and the foundation of everything we do.

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About the role

Our Commissioning Department is now a key focus with investment in resources and capability to strengthen our technical expertise and while establishing ourselves as a leading HV contractor in the renewables space we are also offering a long-term career pathway to shape your future professional development

As a Senior Commissioning Officer youll take the lead on a variety of challenging projects including renewable energy installations substations and transmission networks and be at the forefront of ensuring high-voltage systems operate safely and reliably. Youll lead and perform pre-energisation testing and verificationon new and upgraded equipment preventing costly failures minimising downtime ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protecting personnel and assets. Your work will directly contribute to efficient project delivery build client trust and safeguard the businesss reputation making you a critical part of Enervens success.

Day to day you will:

• Lead the planning and execution of commissioning activities for E&I systems.
• Conduct and manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)for new and refurbished systems.
• Drive quality safety and compliancewith Australian and international standards.
• Review designs and provide technical inputto project and engineering teams.
• Develop commissioning procedures test plans and completion records.
• Coordinate with SCADA controls and mechanical teamsto ensure seamless system integration.
• Support fault finding and issue resolutionduring commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning testsand commission primary and secondary equipment within substations.
• Prepare and maintain FAT and SAT documentationfor upcoming installations.
• Produce accurate drawing markups and documentationto capture system changes and support project closeouts at the end of the project lifecycle.

We currently have projects based across both SA and NSW with a requirement to work away from home. Project rosters can vary based on client expectations so flexibility is a must. We would also consider FIFO arrangements from different states for the right candidate.

About you

Were looking for experienced Commissioning Officers to join our team and play a key role in delivering some of Australias largest HV infrastructure and renewable projects.

Essential requirements include:

• Electrical License or Electrical Engineering Degree with extensive knowledge gained through relevant experience
• Proven expertise in electrical and instrumentation commissioning in High high-voltage environments
• Demonstrated performance of secondary system testing including Omicron or similar protection and control testing units and working with IEC 61850communication-based substation automation systems
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards including AS/NZS 3000 AS/NZS 4761 AS 61508/61511 (functional safety)
• Experience supporting commissioning teams in brownfield and greenfield environments
• Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) processes
• Strong technical writing skillsfor commissioning plans procedures ITPs and records
• Proven ability to manage safety-critical commissioning activitieswith strong risk awareness
• Ability to collaborate effectivelywith mechanical process SCADA and construction teams

About us

Enerven powers Australias energy future designing and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure across electricity renewables and telecommunications. Be part of a high-performance team and enjoy premium benefits like:

• All overtime (over 75hrs per fortnight) paid at double time
• Generous living-away-from-home allowance
• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 18 weeks paid primary carers leave
• Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and excellent company culture
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme.
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia our employees can receive full access to research events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening including a medical and a police check.

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