Commissioning Manager - Substations

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private. Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.

The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.

The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie.

This role will be managing the Project's Commissioning activities, both through direct personnel and specialist subcontractors. This is a senior role and will report to one of the Directors.

Managing and leading project staff in all commissioning of substations, transmission lines, ancillary support buildings and all the new power technologies the Commissioning Manager will support the Construction Managers and Project Directors in ensuring the works are carried out in accordance with the Project Deed, Safety, agreed time, cost, quality and scope requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in delivering health, safety, quality and environmental objectives
• Assure all systems and components are designed, installed, tested and operated according to the operational requirements
• Ensure project testing and commissioning activities meet or better project WHS Targets
• Be leader and project champion of a safe workplace
• Ensure all suite activities and those of employees and subcontractors are carried out in accordance with National, State and Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Liaise with and provide construction input to Environmental Team
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities and outcomes meet quality specifications
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities meet budget requirements by driving cost focus and adherence to cost control systems through project management
• Provide input to commercial team as to appropriate service providers
• Advise Commercial Manager of any potential claims so appropriate notices can be developed, and records kept
• Provide effective management and leadership of the commissioning site and commissioning site team to meet contractual requirements
• Provide technical planning, design support and reporting for all aspects of the project works commissioning

Criteria for Selection

• Demonstrated relevant experience in the commissioning of large scale complex projects
• Tertiary Qualification relevant to the role
• Experience in providing effective hand back documentation
• Experienced within an Electrical construction-based project, including the commissioning of substations and Transmission lines
• Proven leadership in delivering health, safety, quality and environmental objectives
• Demonstrated ability to motivate/manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication and sound negotiation skills
• Sound legal, commercial and risk management knowledge

Commissioning Manager positions start in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will transition to DIDO 14 days onsite in camp style accommodation and 7 days off site, on a roster-based arrangement out of The Central West Orana Transmission Line Project.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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