Renewables / Energy Transition Recruiter The Company: We are working with a global energy technology provider delivering large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Australia. Due to continued project growth, they are seeking an experienced a BESS Site Manager to lead in office installation, commissioning, and integration activities for utility-scale energy storage assets. This is a hands-on role with full responsibility for site delivery, safety, quality, and coordination of electrical commissioning works. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing on-site electrical installation and commissioning activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with technical and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities
include:
- Supervising and coordinating electrical commissioning teams on site
- Managing installation and integration of BESS units, including PCS and associated electrical systems
- Ensuring compliance with WHSE requirements, electrical standards, and site policies
- Managing electrical subcontractors and internal commissioning engineers
- Troubleshooting electrical and commissioning issues to minimise downtime
- Leading daily site activities, toolbox talks, and contractor coordination
- Attending principal contractor meetings and cascading information to site teams
- Daily reporting of site progress, risks, and issues to project management
- Tracking project schedules and supporting on-time delivery




- Coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities during commissioning
- Ensuring asset quality, reliability, and operational readiness About You
- Electrical trade qualification or degree in Electrical Engineering
- Proven experience supervising electrical works, ideally within renewables or BESS projects
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, and commissioning processes
- Confident managing subcontractors, site teams, and multiple stakeholders
- Strong organisational, reporting, and leadership capability
- Clear focus on safety, quality, and delivery outcomes Highly Regarded
- Utility-scale BESS commissioning experience, including exposure to BMS, PCS, and EMS/SCADA
- Experience commissioning or working alongside tier-one BESS OEM technologies
- South Australian A-Grade Electrical License
- Exposure to fire suppression systems, HVAC, and protection relays Candidates without direct BESS experience are encouraged to apply, provided they come with utility-scale renewable energy experience. This is a strong opportunity for professionals looking to build hands-on exposure to large-scale battery projects. If this sounds of interest, please apply or reach out to Lionel Lim directly for a confidential discussion. Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level Employment type
- Full-time Job function
- Quality Assurance and Engineering Industries
- Services for Renewable Energy and Electric Power Generation

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