Commissioning Manager

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Description

The Commissioning Manager delivers optimal project outcomes (time, cost, quality, safety) across capital water infrastructure including valves, hydrants, water pump stations, network renewals and water main replacements. 

Our team is at the forefront of a diverse range of civil construction initiatives, including water and wastewater treatment plants, expansive water and wastewater networks, critical asset renewal projects, and flagship sustainable energy and utilities projects covering the Morten Bay and Sunshine Cost region. 

What you'll do

  • Lead the commissioning phase of projects, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule and budget.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with the Design team to provide critical commissioning input to the design of assets to ensure their commissionability
  • Assist in the identification of potentially hazardous site activities and ensure appropriate procedures and controls are implemented through Site Hazardous Condition Reports
  • Prepare, maintain and report on progress against schedules for the commissioning and handover phases of projects
  • Oversee and ensure proper testing and validation of systems and equipment according to specifications and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate the final handover of commissioned systems to operations team.

What we offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
  • Access to Downer Group benefits
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team. 
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring 
  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Professional certifications in commissioning preferred but not essential
  • Leadership qualifications (Frontline Management or the like) highly regarded
  • Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in commissioning management, preferably within the water industry.
  • Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, systems, and equipment.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • In-depth understanding of safety legislation, in particular WHS compliance requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively

'About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you 

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

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