Commissioning Supervisor

About Beon Energy Solutions:

Our business is energy. It’s what our people bring to our workplace, projects, and community. We explore solutions from every angle. Seeking the best outcomes, developing new technologies and ways of working, and doing the right thing to achieve a sustainable future. Our delivery approach is comprehensive and holistic, understanding the interconnectedness of the energy sector.

Our team is our greatest asset. We are innovative and work with people from diverse backgrounds to make things happen. Skilled and passionate, our people deliver quality projects and create lasting positive outcomes for communities.

We offer opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we’ll support you to be the best you can be.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for a Commissioning Supervisor to join our Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance team in a 12-month fixed term, full-time opportunity based on large scale renewable Solar & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects and working out of our Melbourne CBD Office.  

This position will be primarily responsible for facilitating and leading commissioning activities on our major renewable energy projects with specific responsibility to be a subject matter expert in the field of testing and  commissioning of primary and secondary equipment.

The role will also interact directly with clients and assist in providing effective high level specialist engineering support to project teams and stakeholders to assist with quotations, bids and tender submissions.

This role will be based in Melbourne however will require you to travel to project sites on a FIFO or DIDO basis.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and lead teams of technicians and electricians on our large-scale renewable projects to conduct commissioning testing activities 
• Manage specialised contractors to efficiently execute the commissioning phase of major projects
• Assist HV testing and commissioning of primary equipment (AC and DC) ranging from 415V - 500kV including power transformers, auxiliary transformers, CBs, CTs, VTs, rectifiers, switchgear
• Perform and supervise electrical installations on complex systems (in both greenfield and brownfield environments) in accordance with established company practices, processes and standards
• Report on testing and commissioning project performance including actions to ensure objectives and targets are achieved
• Develop and control commissioning plans for allocated projects including risk and contingency management, outage coordination and staged implementation
• Implement a safe working culture at all levels and ensure all health & safety policies, procedures and practices are adhered to at all times

Required skills and experience: 

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering and or A Grade electrician
• Sound understanding of substations electrical wiring standards, electrical engineering principles, transmission lines, substations, traction substations, PV systems and protection & control fundamentals
• Technical expertise and sound knowledge of commissioning engineering principles/concepts
• Ability to manage risk throughout the project lifecycle through development and implementation of processes and systems
• Project management experience, preferably in an electrical distribution, sub-transmission, transmission and/or infrastructure environment (advantageous)
• Extensive experience in wiring/testing primary and secondary electrical equipment
• Experience with Omicron, Solar Testing equipment and MS office
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills and to hold the ability to liaise diplomatically and effectively with senior management, external clients, subcontractors and peers

Your career with Beon Energy Solutions:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.   

What’s next?

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by 9 August 2025.  

For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom from the Talent Team at Careers@powercor.com.au.    

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.