Control and Protection Specialist (Onsite Commissioning)

About the Role

Location

Australia

Sydney

Company

Siemens Energy Pty. Ltd.

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Solutions

Full time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

How You’ll Make an Impact

- Lead and execute all onsite commissioning activities for control and protection systems on assigned projects in Australia / APAC
- Conduct system integration tests to ensure seamless operation between different components and adherence to Australian grid codes.
- Perform complex troubleshooting and diagnostics on control, automation and protection systems, relays, IEDs, and substation automation systems and auxiliary equipment to resolve functional issues.
- Manage the final site acceptance and integration testing (SAT/SIT) process with the client and ensure a successful handover of the commissioned system.
- Willingness for international travels and long stay onsite over a long duration is mandatory
- 30% Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Technical Preparation
- Serve as a core team member during Integrated Factory Acceptance Tests (iFATs) in our international locations (e.g. Europe) validating system functionality before shipment.
- Develop, review, and execute test plans and procedures for control and protection cubicles and systems.
- Identify, document,



and facilitate the resolution of technical non-conformities during the factory testing phase to mitigate project risks and onsite delays.
- 20% Technical Project Coordination & Reporting
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to the project management team, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including test reports, commissioning logs, and as-built drawings.
- Monitor and report on commissioning progress against the project schedule, highlighting risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

What You Bring

- Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Controls or a related technical discipline.
- Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in the commissioning of control and protection systems is mandatory (e.g., I&C;, DCS, substations, FACTS, HVDC). Knowhow in Omnivise T3000 is desirable
- Demonstrated experience with onsite commissioning, system integration, and factory acceptance testing on large-scale energy projects.
- General understanding of Primary & Secondary Design / Engineering is a plus
- PR / Valid Visa / Full working rights for Australia. Driving Licence Class C (Car)
- Technical expertise (Control & Protection Systems, Scada, Substation Automation Systems (IEC 61850), FACTS/HVDC Technology, Electrical Schematics Interpretation, iFATs Simulation System and Testing)

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📌 Control and Protection Specialist (Onsite Commissioning) (City of Sydney)
🏢 Siemens Gas And Power
📍 City of Sydney