Lead Commissioner

Who We Are 

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia's critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.   

About the Role 

An opportunity has become available for a Lead Commissioner in Adelaide SA for Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit reporting into the National Commissioning Manager. The Lead Commissioner provides the required technical support, advice and mentoring on all testing and commissioning related matters during feasibility and estimating phases of the project lifecycle. Including, but not limited to, creation of testing and commissioning sequence based on the scope of works, estimating the most efficient and safe approach to commission assets in line with scope and project requirements. Some additional duties the successful applicant will envision themselves involved with are:

• Creation of all necessary documentation during feasibility or tendering stage of the project to increase Downer's winning rate in the market and demonstrating Downers technical expertise
• Effectively and efficiently directs the Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning of all primary and secondary electrical apparatus at off and on site whilst ensuring compliance with contract requirements
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans and Commissioning Plan's for the project during feasibility or tendering stage - Ensure that all test procedures are followed and recorded
• Maintain a productive workforce that adheres to Downer Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality guidelines
• Responsible for proactive support and guidance to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Supervisors and other Testers during the delivery stage of the project 
• Complete all necessary documentation and administration for the project
• Travel and work on remote project sites within ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and other locations around Australia

About You  

• Trades or Engineering degree, desirable plus a Diploma of Power Systems 
• Familiar with ElectraNet standards and ideally have worked on ElectraNet substation
• Experience in performing Recipient In Charge duties for EAP and SFT
• Experience in field testing and commissioning
• Extensive experience as a protection tester in substation and transmission environments
• Sound understanding of relevant AS/NZ/ISO standards and legislation
• Awareness of Commercial/ Subcontracting and Procurement frameworks
• Demonstrated understanding of Secondary Electrical Design
• High level communication skills - written, spoken, presentations and public speaking 
• Ability to manage customer relationships
• Available to work on various remote projects throughout Australia

What We Offer  

• Family friendly working week of 36 hours
• Paid Overtime for commissioning work
• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.  
• Competitive remuneration package 
• Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry 
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring   
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company 

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please "apply now". We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.