Commissioning Manager (HV Substations)

About the role

Megavar, a specialist high voltage engineering firm, is looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead primary and secondary commissioning on transmission substation and renewable energy projects. The role brings engineers, test teams and contractors together from test planning to energisation, on greenfield sites and brownfield upgrades alike. It is based in Hobart, Launceston, Adelaide or Newcastle, with project travel across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate primary and secondary commissioning on transmission substations and renewable energy projects
• Plan commissioning programmes and review commissioning plans, test records, ITPs and project documentation
• Manage the technical risk, integration and complexity of large HV systems, including brownfield cutovers
• Negotiate and coordinate outage plans with clients and network operators to keep projects on programme
• Resolve complex technical issues on site and guide the team through them
• Work with project teams, clients and contractors to keep delivery realistic and on schedule
• Coach and mentor commissioning engineers

Required profile

• Degree in electrical or power engineering
• At least 5 years of commissioning experience across substations and renewables, on both greenfield and brownfield projects
• Proven leadership of commissioning teams, with the ability to motivate, delegate and resolve conflict
• Extensive hands-on site experience and strategic thinking
• Clear communication from the site team to client executives
• Willingness to travel nationally; relocation assistance available for the right candidate moving interstate

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of protection, control and power systems, Australian standards and project management principles
• Proficiency with test and diagnostic equipment; Omicron experience is well regarded

What we offer

• Lead commissioning on major transmission, BESS and renewables projects for clients such as ElectraNet, TasNetworks, Downer, Zinfra, Acciona, Vestas and Goldwind
• A capable commissioning team and Omicron test equipment behind you
• Flexible working arrangements, based in whichever office suits you, within a close-knit team across five offices
• An attractive salary package benchmarked to experience