<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private. Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.</p><p></p><p>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by Energic to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&amp;C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.</p><p></p><p>The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.</p><p></p><p>The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie.</p><p></p><p>The Commissioning and Integration Specialist is responsible for verifying system functionality, managing interface testing, resolving communication and control issues, and ensuring all EMS/SCADA systems meet project specifications, regulatory requirements, and operational performance standards.<br> </p><p></p><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Lead commissioning activities for EMS, SCADA, Plant Controller, and power plant communication systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Verify installation and configuration of SCADA servers, workstations, RTUs, communication gateways, network switches, firewalls, and historian systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Review and validate SCADA architecture, communication topology, and network design.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Configure and test real-time monitoring, control, alarm management, event recording, and reporting functions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Coordinate with OEM for EMS/SCADA design finalisation, perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Integrated System Tests (IST).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Integrate EMS/SCADA systems with: Substation Automation Systems (SAS), Protection relays, Revenue and check metering systems, Weather monitoring stations, Grid operator control centres, Power Conversion Systems (PCS)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Commission industrial communication networks.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Verify LAN/WAN connectivity between plant equipment and control centers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Troubleshoot communication issues involving switches, routers, firewalls, gateways, and fiber optic systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct redundancy and failover testing for communication infrastructure.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li><p><span>Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Minimum 5+ years' experience in substation commissioning, control systems, SCADA, or power system integration.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong safety leadership and commitment to quality outcomes.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Standards and utility requirements applicable to transmission and distribution substations.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working with transmission network operators, utilities, OEMs, engineering consultants, and construction contractors.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated experience in the commissioning, testing, and integration of EMS, SCADA, RTU, PLC, HMI, and protection systems within transmission and distribution substations.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong understanding of high-voltage substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, reactive plant, and control systems.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>This role is bus-in, bus-out, with camp-style accommodation provided on a 14 days on/7 days off roster, based out of the Central West Orana Region.</span></p><p><br><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b><br><br><b>Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b><br><br><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b><br><b>Grupo Cobra:</b><span><span> </span></span><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b><br><b>Acciona: https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Commissioning and Integration Specialist

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private. Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.</p><p></p><p>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by Energic to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&amp;C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.</p><p></p><p>The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.</p><p></p><p>The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie.</p><p></p><p>The Commissioning and Integration Specialist is responsible for verifying system functionality, managing interface testing, resolving communication and control issues, and ensuring all EMS/SCADA systems meet project specifications, regulatory requirements, and operational performance standards.<br /> </p><p></p><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Lead commissioning activities for EMS, SCADA, Plant Controller, and power plant communication systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Verify installation and configuration of SCADA servers, workstations, RTUs, communication gateways, network switches, firewalls, and historian systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Review and validate SCADA architecture, communication topology, and network design.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Configure and test real-time monitoring, control, alarm management, event recording, and reporting functions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Coordinate with OEM for EMS/SCADA design finalisation, perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Integrated System Tests (IST).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Integrate EMS/SCADA systems with: Substation Automation Systems (SAS), Protection relays, Revenue and check metering systems, Weather monitoring stations, Grid operator control centres, Power Conversion Systems (PCS)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Commission industrial communication networks.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Verify LAN/WAN connectivity between plant equipment and control centers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Troubleshoot communication issues involving switches, routers, firewalls, gateways, and fiber optic systems.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct redundancy and failover testing for communication infrastructure.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li><p><span>Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Minimum 5+ years' experience in substation commissioning, control systems, SCADA, or power system integration.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong safety leadership and commitment to quality outcomes.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Standards and utility requirements applicable to transmission and distribution substations.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working with transmission network operators, utilities, OEMs, engineering consultants, and construction contractors.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated experience in the commissioning, testing, and integration of EMS, SCADA, RTU, PLC, HMI, and protection systems within transmission and distribution substations.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong understanding of high-voltage substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, reactive plant, and control systems.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>This role is bus-in, bus-out, with camp-style accommodation provided on a 14 days on/7 days off roster, based out of the Central West Orana Region.</span></p><p><br /><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b><br /><br /><b>Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b><br /><br /><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b><br /><b>Grupo Cobra:</b><span><span> </span></span><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b><br /><b>Acciona: https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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