Commissioning & Completions Engineer

About the Project - Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro:

John Holland in partnership with McConnell Dowell (Joint Venture) are delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland. This is an innovative project that involves the world-first conversion of a disused gold mine into a pumped storage hydroelectric power generation facility in Far North Queensland (270km North West of Townsville).

The project will see the conversion of two existing mine pits into reservoirs, involving the construction of significant underground infrastructure including a large powerhouse cavern and waterway shafts and tunnels to allow the transfer of water between upper and lower reservoirs to generate power during peak periods and return water back to the upper reservoir during off peak periods.

This project received funding from ARENA as part of ARENA's Advancing Renewables Program and is a gamechanger for the clean energy industry worldwide as it is an entirely new approach to large-scale energy storage.

What you will do

• Manage completions across systems from construction through to handover


• Lead CCMS (Hexagon Smart Completions) including tagging, ITRs, punch lists and reporting


• Coordinate with construction, QA and commissioning teams to drive efficient system handover


• Oversee walkdowns, punch close-out and turnover readiness


• Track progress, identify risks and keep completions on schedule


• Support commissioning and start-up with accurate, complete documentation

What we are looking for

• Experience in Completions, Commissioning or Turnover roles on major projects


• Strong working knowledge of CCMS / Hexagon Smart Completions (or a similar completions system is fine)


• Solid understanding of the full completions lifecycle


• Hands-on experience with ITRs, punch lists and handover documentation


• Able to read drawings/specs and work across QA/QC processes


• Strong stakeholder coordination and problem-solving skills


• Relevant engineering degree or trade background

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options


• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave


• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs


• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects


• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong


• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.