Commissioning and Integration Specialist
Core
Verify system functionality, manage interface testing, and ensure EMS/SCADA systems meet specifications for a 90km/150km high-voltage renewable energy transmission network.
Role type
Commissioning and Integration Specialist (Power Systems/SCADA)
Builds
500kV/330kV overhead transmission lines, energy hubs, and supporting infrastructure for solar and wind power transfer.
Domain
Renewable Energy, High-Voltage Transmission, Power Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
EMS/SCADA system commissioning, Substation Automation Systems (SAS) integration, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Industrial communication network commissioning, High-voltage substation equipment knowledge, Protection relay integration, RTU/PLC/HMI integration, Australian Standards knowledge, Utility requirements knowledge
Preferred skills
OEM coordination, Integrated System Tests (IST), Redundancy and failover testing, LAN/WAN connectivity verification, Fiber optic troubleshooting
Technologies
SCADA, EMS, RTU, PLC, HMI, SAS, Protection relays, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Historian systems, Fiber optics
Responsibilities
Lead commissioning activities for EMS, SCADA, Plant Controller, and power plant communication systems; Verify installation and configuration of SCADA servers, workstations, RTUs, communication gateways, network switches, firewalls, and historian systems; Review and validate SCADA architecture, communication topology, and network design; Configure and test real-time monitoring, control, alarm management, event recording, and reporting functions; Coordinate with OEM for EMS/SCADA design finalisation, perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Integrated System Tests (IST); Integrate EMS/SCADA systems with Substation Automation Systems (SAS), Protection relays, Revenue and check metering systems, Weather monitoring stations, Grid operator control centres, Power Conversion Systems (PCS); Commission industrial communication networks; Verify LAN/WAN connectivity between plant equipment and control centers; Troubleshoot communication issues involving switches, routers, firewalls, gateways, and fiber optic systems; Conduct redundancy and failover testing for communication infrastructure.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC