About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager (High Voltage) in Melbourne, VIC. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that the project fully implements the requirements of Laing O'Rourke Health, Safety and Environmental Management System and provides the leadership for the Behavioural Based Safety initiative.
• Lead the planning, delivery and integration of Testing, Commissioning, Entry into Service and Asset Acceptance of all project elements including civil, electrical, earthing, mechanical, communications and control systems.
• Ensure all related project testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning documentation are developed and approved for each discipline, including for any vendor supplying major equipment.
• Develop material and lead training for operations and maintenance team to ensure operator competence at handover.
• Ensure all commissioning resources are verified as competent for the tasks they undertake.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the project milestones.
• Interface with both internal and external stakeholders, including energy regulators, asset operations, and maintenance team.

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About you

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical preferred)
• Previous experience in a similar leadership role involving switch-yards and transmission lines
• Individual discipline Testing and Commissioning experience in Energy transmission projects
• Working on multi-disciplined projects

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.