Senior Commissioning Engineer
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to join our Solar team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commissioning renewable energy projects, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
Main Responsibilities:
* Commissioning Coordination: Actively engage with consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to align commissioning requirements with project deliverables.
* Site Coordination: Perform on-site coordination of the subcontractors'/consultants' commissioning activities across various domains.
* Quality Assurance: Directly oversee commissioning stages including quality assurance, cold and hot commissioning, and grid testing.
* National Electricity Market (NEM) Connection: Connection of projects to the National Electricity Market (NEM) through the AEMO connections process.
* Commissioning Strategies: Develop commissioning strategies that prioritize safety, asset integrity, and production efficiency.
* Protection Schemes: Utilize a strong understanding of protection schemes with the technical ability to assess protection studies and methodologies.
* Team Management: Coordinate between the various stages of system commissioning making sure each stage is managed correctly and completed successfully to a high degree of quality.
* Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of commissioning processes, test results, and system performance; prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
* Safety Procedures: Oversee and enforce strict LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) and isolation procedures during commissioning to uphold the highest safety standards.
* Project Administration: Ensure project administration and documentation comply with industry standards.
* Schedule Alignment: Align commissioning schedules with overall project timelines and objectives.
* RFP Review: Review RFPs (requests for proposals) and contract documents to understand and meet commissioning requirements.
* System Performance: Monitor system performance post-commissioning and suggest enhancements.
* Customer Relations: Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to address and resolve issues.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma in Engineering or Electrical Trade Qualifications with advanced technical training/experience.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in renewable energy project commissioning.
* Proven organizational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
* Knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) protocols in the renewable energy sector.
* Familiarity with common project management software such as MS Suite, MS Project and/or P6, as well as commissioning software such as PVSyst, PowerFactory, ETAP and/or PSCAD is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with various Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
* Ability to interpret 2D and 3D construction drawings and specifications.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and manage cross-functional relationships.
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
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