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Job Title


GEMS Commissioning Engineer


Company : Wrtsil Corporation


Location : NSW, Australia


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location: Australia The position of GEMS Commissioning Engineer will be part of the growing Site Management & Commissioning Organization and report to the Senior Manager of Site Management & Commissioning. The GEMS Commissioning Engineer is mainly responsible for overseeing and executing the commissioning of utilityscale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) instrumentation, establishing field communication with devices and troubleshooting. The applicant should have a solid understanding of PLC, SCADA, automation, networking, programming and fundamental electrical engineering. The applicant will closely work with Project Management, Project Delivery, Integrated Applications team and other various groups to successfully commission projects as per the specified timeline and contract requirements. During site assignment the GEMS Commissioning Engineer will report to the Commissioning Manager. Your main responsibilities are: Commission and deploy software & control technologies on our GEMS SW platform according to our solution standards and project requirements that solve electrical power and energy problems. Read a decent amount of electrical engineering documents to understand the design and develop technical documents of your own according to our standards. Work closely with other electrical, solutions and software engineers when commissioning projects. Travel extensively domestically and internationally to perform commissioning works at the Battery Energy Storage sites, or hybrid power plants. You will shine in this role when you have: Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in substations, power plants and power transmission systems or BESS. Experience or knowledge of SCADA standards and products. Knowledge of networking VLAN, NAT, and basic principles of switches and routers configuration. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPCUA, DNP3, IEC61850). Passionate about renewable energy. Attention to details and good timemanagement skills. Ability to multitask and engage multiple projects simultaneously. Optional and Preferred (we can teach you if you are a fast learner) Knowledge of TCP/IP network communication devices and protocols. Experience with DNP3, IEC61850, IEC618701045. Grasp of cybersecurity principles and practices in software products. Familiarity with Linux OS. Experience working with modern software development management tools including JIRA, GIT, and Confluence. Familiarity with SSH and tunneling. Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes. Experience creating HMI screens. Experience using drawing tools to create diagrams such as SLD, P&ID, ACAD or Visio. Why You and Us We have an amazing team and a clear purpose. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. All our employees are encouraged to utilize the variety of training activities, learning solutions and selfstudy materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within an everglobal working environment, in an ambitious and growthoriented organisation. Contact & Next Steps Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? If yes, we look forward to receiving your application by 20/05/2026 through our careers portal. If you are still considering whether to apply and would like clarification, please submit your questions via the portal. Applications sent by email will not be recorded or responded to. At Wrtsil we value, respect and embrace all our differences and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their jobrelevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wrtsil policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. #J-18808-Ljbffr