Senior Commissioning Manager - APAC

Energy Vault® develops and deploys utility-scale energy storage solutions designed to transform the world's approach to sustainable energy storage. The company's comprehensive offerings include proprietary gravity-based storage, battery storage, and green hydrogen energy storage technologies.  Each storage solution is supported by the Company’s hardware technology-agnostic energy management system software and integration platform. 

Unique to the industry, Energy Vault’s innovative technology portfolio delivers customized short-and-long-duration energy storage solutions to help utilities, independent power producers, and large industrial energy users significantly reduce levelized energy costs while maintaining power reliability. Utilizing eco-friendly materials with the ability to integrate waste materials for beneficial reuse, Energy Vault’s EVx™ gravity-based energy storage technology is facilitating the shift to a circular economy while accelerating the global clean energy transition for its customers. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to lead our commissioning team in the delivery of cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in Australia. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong electrical engineering background, combined with proven leadership skills, and a track record of delivering complex energy automation systems.

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Lead the commissioning process: Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of BESS, Energy Management Systems (EMS), power plant networks, and Balance of Plants.

Provide technical oversight: Review electrical engineering designs and documents, ensuring they meet project requirements and standards. Develop and implement technical documentation for commissioning procedures.

Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams: Work closely with electrical, civil, mechanical, network, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of projects.

Schedule management: Plan, schedule, and manage multiple commissioning projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget.

Quality assurance: In collaboration with the HSEQ Manager, establish and enforce quality standards, ensuring all systems meet operational and safety requirements.

Stakeholder communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and addressing concerns during the installation and commissioning phases.

Team development: Mentor and train commissioning engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Relevant certifications in energy systems or automation are a plus.

Experience:

5+ years in delivering electrical systems, including Power Plants, Substations, and Battery Energy Storage projects.

3+ years in a leadership or management role, overseeing commissioning BESS projects.

Technical Expertise:

Extensive knowledge of SCADA standards and products.

Proficiency in Network troubleshooting including communication interfaces such as Fiber-optic, serial interface, and direct signal interface

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC DA/OPC UA, DNP3).

Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and tools like Visio or AutoCAD.

Familiarity with IEC standards (e.g., IEC-61850, IEC-61870-104-5).

Soft Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Additional Qualities:

Willingness to travel up to 75% for project oversight and delivery.

Passion for sustainability and a commitment to advancing clean energy solutions.

Preferred Skills

Comfort in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.

A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!