Project Commissioning Lead

What you'll do:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead commissioning activities for hybrid renewable energy projects, including thermal, solar photovoltaic (PV), Battery energy storage system (BESS), and wind turbine generators.
• Develop commissioning procedures, Inspection and Test Plans schedules, procedures, and checklists aligned with project requirements and industry standards.
• Supervise commissioning teams, subcontractors, and third-party vendors to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Oversee system testing, performance verification, and troubleshooting during commissioning phases.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout commissioning.
• Prepare and maintain detailed commissioning documentation, reports, and handover packages.
• Facilitate client inspections, acceptance testing, and final project handover.
• Drive continuous improvement in commissioning processes and methodologies.

To thrive in this role, you'll have the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• High voltage switching qualifications or equivalent (preferred).
• OEM training / certifications for solar inverters, wind turbines, or BESS systems (advantage).
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes, standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, AS/NZS, grid codes).
• 5 – 10+ years commissioning experience in power generation and/or heavy industrial projects.
• Established track record commissioning thermal, solar PV, wind turbines, and BESS.
• Experience with hybrid power plant controls, Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA systems, and grid integration.
• Strong understanding of HV / LV electrical systems, protection schemes, grid codes, control systems and utility interfacing.
• Demonstrated experience/understanding of Hazardous Areas associated with hydrocarbons
• Thorough understanding of Tier 1 commissioning process’s or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary site teams in complex commissioning environments.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team management in high-risk technical environments
• Strong diagnostic and problem-resolution skills
• Excellent planning and organisational capability
• Stakeholder communication and contractor management
• Commitment to safety and quality assurance
• Ability to work in remote and challenging project locations

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic environment, apply now to be a part of our dedicated team at Aggreko.

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Equal employment opportunity

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