Commissioning Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

BH-334199
  • N/A
  • Australia Western Australia Perth
  • Contract
  • Alternative & Renewable Energy
  • Onshore Wind
Commissioning Manager – Renewable Energy Projects
Location: Perth-based (regular site travel)
Rate: $150 – $170 per hour + Superannuation
Length: 12 Months (strong likelihood of extension)

The Role
A leading project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of large-scale renewable energy and power infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

This role will take ownership of commissioning activities across multiple asset types and project stages, working closely with project delivery teams, contractors, OEMs and site-based personnel to ensure safe, structured and effective commissioning outcomes.

While Perth-based, this position requires regular travel to site during key stages of execution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead commissioning activities across complex renewable energy and power infrastructure assets
  • Develop and implement practical commissioning strategies aligned with project schedules
  • Oversee readiness planning, energisation, testing, integration and handover activities
  • Coordinate site commissioning teams, contractors and OEMs
  • Ensure commissioning requirements are embedded into engineering, procurement and construction phases
  • Support milestone delivery including first power, integrated testing and operational handover
  • Drive strong safety, documentation and reporting standards throughout commissioning execution

Key Experience
  • Significant commissioning experience within renewables, HV power systems or large-scale infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of energisation, staged turnover and integrated testing
  • Experience working across multiple stakeholders and delivery interfaces
  • Ability to provide calm, structured leadership in dynamic site environments
  • Background spanning wind, solar, BESS, substations or transmission projects highly regarded

Why This Role?
  • Long-term contract potential on a major WA renewables program
  • Senior commissioning leadership role with real impact on project outcomes
  • Perth-based with varied site exposure
  • Competitive contract rate reflective of responsibility and experience
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse and technically interesting project portfolio

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If this Commissioning Manager role sounds like something you’d like to explore, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. I’m happy to talk through the project, scope and team structure before you commit. Apply now or reach out to me at laurence.bromley@nesfircroft.com.

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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