Commissioning Technician

About the Opportunity

EPEC Group is an electrical engineering contractor providing HV Grid Connection, Engineering and Commissioning Services in the Renewable Energy sector.

We are looking for a Permanent Full Time Commissioning Technician to join our team based in South Brisbane, ensuring substation primary plants are commissioned in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures. This role will provide a professional technical consultancy and management service through the application of well-developed engineering capability.

Key responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Perform commissioning and integration of primary substation equipment through provision of testing and commissioning services, ensuring procedural technical compliance and risk analysis components are delivered efficiently, within scope.
• Provide advice relating to substation commissioning requiring proficiency in engineering techniques and methods, which may be subject to review. 
• Assist with the development of inspection and test plans for substation primary plant.
• Perform testing on complex primary plant in substations without supervision.
• Assist with planning and organising of testing requirements with project managers and/or commissioning managers to ensure timing schedules and budgets are achieved for capital projects.
• Assist with the preparation of commissioning reports and supporting technical documentation associated with Primary Plant testing and commissioning activities.
• Review electrical designs for High Voltage Substation projects.
• Provide technical support and guidance to installation teams and subcontractors during primary plant installation.
• Participate in training sessions and knowledge transfer activities to enhance team capabilities in primary systems commissioning

Additional Tasks outside of Projects

• Support the Field Services Business unit with field related activities (including HV Switching). 
• Provision of an ‘electrically qualified / licensed’ site presence when required.

Safety

• Commitment to ensuring a high standard of compliance with safety legislation, policies and procedures for all projects, ensuring all WH&S obligations are met. 

About you

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with test equipment and tools required during primary plant commissioning.
• 2+ years of experience in commissioning primary plant in high voltage installations. 
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations related to primary plant commissioning. 
• Strong interpersonal and service management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Essential Qualifications

• QLD Electrical Fitter Mechanics License. 
• A Current C Class Driver’s Licence.

Desirable

• Associate Degree/Diploma (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Nationally accredited HV Switching Certificate.

Why join us

At EPEC Group, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, continuous professional development, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of renewable energy projects.

How to apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. We look forward to receiving your application.

EPEC Group is an equal opportunity employer.