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Mathew Smith
Commissioning Manager - Bess @Contact Energy Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Commissioning Manager - Bess @Contact Energy Ltd
Glenbrook, NZ
Develop Commissioning Execution Strategy for Contact Energy\'s first Grid Connected BESS, including Balance of Plant Commissioning, Tesla Megapack Commissioning, Transpower EIPC Hold Point Commissioning• Develop Staged Commissioning Process based on international best practices• Build Commissioning Team to support commissioning processes• Develop Commissioning Schedule and identify critical interfaces, risks, and dependencies• Lead Commissioning Team
EDUCATION
Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology
National Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control Systems
NorthTec Tai Tokerau Wānanga
National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 3)
The Skills Organisation
National Certificate in Electronics Technology (Level 2)
NorthTec Tai Tokerau Wānanga
Electrical Engineering
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
The University of Waikato
Graduate Certificate, Project Management
University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Certificate, Strategic Leadership
The Skills Organisation
National Certificate in Electronic Engineering - Level 3 , Electrical and Electronics Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT MATHEW SMITH
Kia ora, I’m Mat! I deliver large-scale, complex energy projects by creating clarity, turning action & strategy into outcomes.Whether it\'s a BESS, a Geothermal power station, or a utility-scale solar farm, I lead multi-disciplinary teams that bring projects from concept through commissioning with structure, pace, and purpose.I bridge the gap between engineering complexity and business clarity, aligning technical, commercial, and operational goals to deliver projects that stand up to scrutiny.What I’m Known For- Leading large-scale BESS and renewables projects through design, construction, and commissioning- Recovering stalled programmes by reframing scope, risk, and governance- Building project structures that enable performance across engineering, construction, and commissioning teams- Acting as Owner’s Engineer for OEM integration, grid connection, and multi-contract coordination- Turning FEED insights into investment-ready business casesProjects That Define My Work- Glenbrook BESS – Owner’s Engineer + Commissioning Manager integrating Tesla systems, BOP controls, and grid interfaces- Ruakākā BESS – Programme governance and delivery structure for 100 MW Battery Energy Storage system- Poihipi 11.5 kV Upgrade – Restarted and realigned execution of a major MV (11.5kV) and Electrical Protection replacement project- Te Mihi Process Safety Improvements – FEED leadership from HAZID/LOPA to procurement and execution planning and detailed design- Utility Scale Solar - PM + Design Manager across multi-contract delivery, including design and build- Earlier – Rocket Lab | Schneider | Honeywell — automation, controls, and commissioning leadershipLet’s connect if you’re delivering decarbonisation projects or scaling complex infrastructure, and want to do it with clarity and discipline.Focus Areas:BESS & Renewables • Project Governance • Grid & Protection Integration • Commissioning Leadership • FEL/FEED Execution • Multi-Contract Delivery • Strategic Procurement • Risk & Stakeholder Alignment
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