Commissioning Engineer

Location: Australia-wide
Roster: FIFO / DIDO (FIFO from all major Australian cities)
Division: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) – Energy & Industrial, UGL
Uplift: Project-based uplift of 20–30%

• Review contract requirements, drawings, specifications, work programs and commissioning requirements prior to site mobilisation.
• Inspect site works to verify plant, equipment and services are installed in accordance with UGL requirements, drawings and installation manuals.
• Assist with construction and design issue resolution, ensuring mechanical and electrical installations align with overall design philosophy.
• Supervise and coordinate commissioning activities, maintaining commissioning programs to support on-time project delivery.
• Prepare and manage Commissioning Management Plans, schedules, ITPs, check sheets, SWMS and commissioning procedures.
• Develop commissioning programs identifying all activities, resources and personnel required to meet contractual timelines.
• Liaise with Project Management to ensure resources are mobilised efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Work closely with Commissioning Managers to resolve technical deficiencies in project design.
• Maintain detailed records including daily reports, non-conformances, as-built drawings and progress documentation.
• Interface with clients, subcontractors and other contractors on site, attending meetings as required.
• Liaise regularly with Project Managers and Site Management.

• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensure safe working conditions for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings and safety briefings.
• Use appropriate PPE and safety systems including JSA, risk assessments and pre-work checklists.
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses in line with company procedures.
• Actively participate in safety training and contribute to safety reporting.

• Comply with all UGL HSSE policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Adhere to UGL’s Fitness for Work Policy, including Drug & Alcohol testing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with emergency plans, quality systems (ISO 9001) and safety legislation.
• Maintain compliance with UGL HR, IT, Procurement, Asset Management and Intellectual Property policies.
• Raise and manage non-conformances related to product or process quality.

• Electrical Engineering degree (essential).
• Electrical trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Proven experience on HV substation or energy projects.
• Strong experience commissioning:
  • Transmission circuit protection
  • Generator protection
  • Buszone and CB fail schemes
  • Transformer and feeder protection
  • RTUs, HMIs, PLCs and SCADA systems
  • DC/AC ancillary systems (UPS, battery chargers, inverters, converters)
• Strong experience in hardwired circuit commissioning, fault finding and rectification.
• Demonstrated experience preparing commissioning plans, ITPs, check sheets and commissioning programs.
• Site experience on major construction projects (essential).

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Construction White/Blue Card.
• Willingness to work FIFO/DIDO rosters.

• Strong safety awareness and quality focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative team player with strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure project environments.