Lead Commissioning Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Commissioning Technician to support the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems projects across Australia and the APAC region.

This is a hands-on field role suited for an experienced, licensed electrical technician with strong practical commissioning experience, excellent troubleshooting capability, and the ability to work safely and effectively on complex energy storage, electrical, controls, and automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a current A-grade electrician license, experience working on power generation, substations, renewable energy, BESS, industrial electrical systems, or similar high-voltage / low-voltage electrical environments, and the ability to support commissioning activities in a fast-paced project delivery setting.

Your Mission

• Perform hands-on commissioning, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and validation of BESS equipment, Energy Management Systems, power plant networks, Balance of Plant systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Support site commissioning activities, including energization preparation, equipment checks, functional testing, point-to-point checks, loop checks, communications checks, and system integration testing.
• Work safely in accordance with Energy Vault policies, project HSEQ requirements, electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and local regulatory requirements.
• Interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, commissioning procedures, test plans, and vendor documentation.
• Assist with the execution of commissioning procedures and document test results, punch list items, defects, corrective actions, and completion records.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communications, network, and equipment-level issues in collaboration with commissioning engineers, SCADA engineers, network engineers, equipment vendors, and site contractors.
• Support commissioning of field devices, PCS/inverters, battery containers or racks, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, meters, relays, EMS/SCADA interfaces, and communication networks.
• Assist with verification of communication interfaces, including fiber optic, serial, Ethernet, direct signal interface, and industrial network connections.
• Support HMI/SCADA and EMS commissioning activities, including signal validation, alarms, controls, status points, metering, and operational displays.
• Coordinate day-to-day field activities with site supervisors, EPC contractors, vendors, and internal project teams to help maintain safe and efficient commissioning execution.
• Identify technical issues, raise concerns promptly, and assist in resolving field problems to support project schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
• Provide practical field input to commissioning engineers and project teams regarding installation quality, access, constructability, safety, and operational readiness.
• Support site handover, closeout documentation, as-built markups, punch list closure, and transition to operations or service teams.
• Provide informal guidance to junior technicians, contractors, or field support personnel when required, while remaining primarily focused on hands-on commissioning execution.

Your Background

• Current A-grade electrician license is required.
• Significant hands-on electrical commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, or field service experience in power generation, renewable energy, BESS, substations, utilities, industrial electrical systems, automation, or similar environments.
• Experience working with utility-scale or industrial electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, inverters, meters, relays, protection systems, control panels, field instrumentation, and communications equipment.
• Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems, renewable energy projects, power plants, substations, or grid-connected energy infrastructure is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and commissioning documentation.
• Practical knowledge of electrical testing, commissioning procedures, fault-finding, energization readiness, punch list management, and site safety practices.
• Experience with SCADA, EMS, HMI, controls, or automation systems is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting communication interfaces such as fiber optic, serial, Ethernet, direct signal interfaces, and industrial networks is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC DA/OPC UA, DNP3, IEC 61850, or IEC 60870-5-104 is preferred.
• Experience using tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, test equipment, commissioning software, SCADA/HMI tools, or field reporting systems is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, diploma, trade qualification, or technical certification in electrical, power systems, automation, instrumentation, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, high-quality field execution.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with engineers, project managers, contractors, vendors, and site teams.
• Good communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to support project commissioning, site testing, troubleshooting, and handover activities.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to advancing clean energy solutions.
• Comfort in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Reimbursement for approved home office equipment.
• Reimbursement for home internet, including mobile phone, up to AUD $85 per month.
• Wellbeing Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to novated leasing.
• Option to purchase additional leave.