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Your role and responsibilities
Act as Excitation commissioning engineer of projects with low to medium complexity.
Ensure completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Contribute to planning and implementation of Excitation/Synchro commissioning/engineering activities, identifying and developing recent processes, techniques and solutions to meet current and emerging customer and business needs
Participate in internal project review meetings and provide technical inputs while managing customer relations at senior levels to deliver customized solutions that meet project requirements
Ensure approval of plant acceptance criteria, open issues closure, performance tests and adherence to safety standards
Lead risk and opportunity assessments for assigned projects, identify and report potential risks, evaluate mitigation options, and conduct Safety Observation tours to mitigate HSE hazards
Impart training and coach project teams towards safe working practices, contribute to continuous improvement of project processes, and actively share lessons learned to the knowledge repository
Create standard processes, tools, work plans and cost estimates in line with strategic priorities, ensuring all commissioning activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements
Support Project Managers/Site Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.) and may manage commissioning teams as required
Manage external organizations to ensure availability of commissioning equipment, systems,



or services in coordination with Supply Chain function, Project Manager and/or Site Manager
Our team dynamics
You will work as part of a dynamic, project-focused team within the Energy Industries Division. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and technical specialists across multiple locations.
Your role involves mentoring junior team members while supporting senior leadership in delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget. The team workplace emphasizes safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Qualifications for the role
More than 5 years of experience on small, medium and large ABB Excitation system (UNITROL and SYNCHROTACT family) engineering and commissioning, or equivalent experience with other similar systems
Holding certification on ABB excitation system commissioning will be given first preference
Collaborative, solution-focused approach
Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
Grid code models simulation software experiences (PSCAD & other)
What's in it for you?
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of energy transition and industrial innovation. As a Commissioning Engineer in the Energy Industries Division, you'll play a critical role in delivering integrated solutions that help traditional and emerging industries decarbonize and optimize their operations.




You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge excitation and synchronization technology while contributing to projects that impact power generation, chemical processing, and beyond. The role offers significant technical growth through exposure to complex systems, advanced simulation software, and the opportunity to lead and mentor engineering teams on challenging projects.
More about us
The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize.
The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of recent and renewable energy models.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Why ABB
Working at ABB gives you the prospect to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.
We care At ABB, we care about our people and their stories.
We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background.
Diverse teams make us stronger.
ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.
We grow; we help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB.
Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.
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📌 Commissioning Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Blackberry
📍 Brisbane