At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commissioning activities for cutting-edge battery storage systems and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Join a leading energy company focused on innovative battery solutions in Brisbane.
- Benefits: Competitive daily-rate compensation and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of renewable energy technology and make a difference in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant commissioning experience required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Battery Storage Commissioning Engineer to support a grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The successful candidate will lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring that battery storage systems, power conversion equipment and high-voltage infrastructure are tested, energised and handed over safely and in compliance with applicable grid connection requirements.
This is a 12-month contract through an Employer of Record (EOR), with daily-rate compensation.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for battery containers, power conversion systems (PCS)/inverters, transformers and high-voltage (HV) switchgear.
- Perform functional testing, protection system checks and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Energy Management System (EMS) integration testing.
- Coordinate with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), network operators and site teams to resolve commissioning issues and close out outstanding punch-list items.
- Support grid compliance testing, hold-point inspections and technical verification activities required before energisation.
- Maintain accurate commissioning test records, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists and handover documentation.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with electrical, protection, control and construction teams to ensure readiness for energisation.
- Verify that equipment and systems meet project specifications, safety requirements and applicable Australian standards.
- Support final system verification, performance checks and handover to the operations and maintenance team.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar power plants, substations or related electrical infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) systems, electrical protection and control systems.
- Experience with commissioning power conversion systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear or battery storage equipment.
- Familiarity with SCADA/EMS integration, functional testing and grid compliance testing.
- Knowledge of relevant Australian electrical standards, safety requirements and grid connection procedures.
- Experience working on-site with OEM commissioning teams, contractors, network operators and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to review technical procedures, interpret test results and maintain accurate commissioning documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- A strong commitment to electrical safety, site procedures and safe energisation practices.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with site personnel and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to work on-site in Brisbane, Queensland, for the duration of the 12-month contract.
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Battery Storage Commissioning Engineer in Brisbane employer: TRX
TRX offers a dynamic work environment focused on cutting-edge battery energy storage solutions. Employees have the opportunity to engage in significant projects that contribute to sustainable energy initiatives, fostering professional growth and development. The company values safety and compliance, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for its engineering teams.
