COMMISSIONING LEAD E&I

Who We Are
Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Commissioning Lead (Electrical & Instrumentation) to take ownership of commissioning activities across major gas pipelines, pressure facilities, and energy infrastructure projects. You will play a vital role, ensuring that all systems are tested, verified, and handed over ready for safe, compliant, and reliable operation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead planning and execution of commissioning activities for E&I systems
• Conduct and manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Drive quality, safety, and compliance with Australian and international standards
• Review designs and provide technical input to project and engineering teams
• Develop commissioning procedures, test plans, and completion records
• Coordinate with SCADA, controls, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration
• Support fault finding and issue resolution during commissioning
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to deliver to schedule
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians across the team

About You
You are hands-on with a passion for commissioning excellence and delivering complex projects.
You bring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
• Current Electrical Licence
• Demonstrated experience commissioning high-pressure gas pipelines and facilities
• Proven expertise in electrical and instrumentation commissioning
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 4761, AS 61508/61511 (functional safety)
• Experience supporting commissioning teams in complex brownfield and greenfield environments
• Familiarity with FAT and SAT processes
• Strong technical writing — commissioning plans, procedures, ITPs, and records
• Proven ability to manage safety-critical commissioning activities with strong risk awareness
• Ability to collaborate effectively with mechanical, process, SCADA, and construction teams

Highly Regarded:

• Experience commissioning of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Fire & Gas detection
• Experience coordinating SCADA / PLC / RTU / control systems integration
• Knowledge of temporary power systems, energisation sequencing, isolations
• Experience with Type B gas appliances
• Cross-disciplinary understanding of process engineering, mechanical, and controls interfaces

We champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.
We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.
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• Lead planning and execution of commissioning activities for E&I systems
• Conduct and manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Drive quality, safety, and compliance with Australian and international standards
• Review designs and provide technical input to project and engineering teams
• Develop commissioning procedures, test plans, and completion records
• Coordinate with SCADA, controls, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration
• Support fault finding and issue resolution during commissioning
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to deliver to schedule
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians across the tea