Senior I&C Commissioning Supervisor

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.
Job Description
ACCIONA Agua delivers world‑class sustainable water infrastructure—from advanced desalination facilities to major potable and wastewater treatment plants. We are expanding our commissioning leadership team and seeking a skilled Supervisor – I&C Commissioning to support the delivery of complex, high‑value water projects across Australia.
This role is ideal for an experienced commissioning professional who thrives in dynamic site environments, brings strong instrumentation & control knowledge, and excels in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes.
About the Role
As the I&C Commissioning Supervisor, you will oversee the execution of instrumentation and control commissioning activities on major water infrastructure projects. You will manage daily commissioning tasks, supervise subcontractors and technicians, coordinate with engineering and construction teams, ensure safety compliance, and verify that all I&C systems meet performance and functional requirements.
This role has a strong site presence and is critical to achieving operational readiness for treatment facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning Execution
Supervise day‑to‑day I&C commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, functional testing, and system start‑up.
Coordinate commissioning sequences in alignment with project schedules and construction interfaces.
Review and implement commissioning plans, ITPs, procedures, and method statements.
Support FATs, SATs, PLC/SCADA testing, and troubleshoot instrumentation or control logic issues.
Verify the operation and integration of process instrumentation, control valves, MCC/PLC panels, and SCADA interfaces.
Leadership & Coordination
Lead site technicians, subcontractors, and vendors performing I&C commissioning works.
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, civil, and process engineering teams.
Ensure all commissioning tasks comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Provide daily progress reporting and maintain accurate commissioning records.
Identify risks early and implement mitigation measures in collaboration with site leadership.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Implement safe work practices and ensure risk controls are followed.
Uphold ACCIONA’s “Quality at ACCIONA” principles through structured testing and documentation.
Review and validate commissioning deliverables, redlines, and as‑built information.
Promote continuous improvement and drive problem‑solving initiatives during commissioning phases.
Required Skills and Competencies
Essential
Trade qualification or degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, or similar discipline.
Extensive experience supervising I&C commissioning on infrastructure, utilities, or process‑heavy industrial facilities.
Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, industrial instrumentation, and control system architecture.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in commissioning environments.
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Highly Desirable
Water sector commissioning experience (desalination, wastewater, potable water treatment).
Experience with digital engineering tools (BIM, digital models).
Exposure to large‑scale EPC or D&C project environments.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 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 & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.