Position: Senior Commissioning Engineer (onshore)
Location: Onshore Project Site – Australia (with potential travel requirements)
Industry: Oil & Gas

About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to take ownership of the safe and efficient execution of commissioning activities on a large-scale onshore process plant. This role plays a critical part in the overall success of the commissioning campaign, working across multiple disciplines including Electrical & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Piping, Controls, and Process.

You will be responsible for managing a team of engineers and subcontractors, while ensuring strict adherence to HSE standards, project timelines, and technical quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and promote a strong HSE culture and ensure compliance throughout the commissioning campaign.

Develop and execute detailed commissioning strategies, plans, and procedures.

Ensure readiness for commissioning activities, including permits, documentation, materials, and isolation plans.

Manage pre-commissioning and commissioning scopes across all disciplines.

Liaise closely with engineering, construction, completions, and project control teams to align on priorities.

Coordinate system handovers, punch list closures, and manage the completions process.

Identify and mitigate risks and opportunities impacting project delivery.

Provide input to cost estimates, planning schedules, and execution strategy.

Represent the project in technical meetings with clients, suppliers, and consultants.

Facilitate coordination between home office engineering teams and site-based personnel.

Support brownfield modifications and site-based construction activities.

Skills & Experience:

Tertiary qualification or relevant trade background.

PMP certification or similar Project Management training (preferred).

Minimum 15 years’ experience in oil and gas engineering, with at least 10 years in commissioning and construction roles.

Strong background in onshore plant and brownfield construction projects.

Proven experience working on live client-operated facilities with Permit to Work systems.

Proficient in project control tools, Microsoft Office, and completions management systems.

Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders including clients and contractors.

Strong problem-solving, organisational, and leadership skills.

Personal Attributes:

High level of initiative, responsibility, and accountability.

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

Team-oriented with the ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.

Comfortable in fast-paced project settings with tight deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to travel to project sites, client offices, and vendor locations as required.

Availability to work extended hours based on project needs.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

How to Apply:
If you're a motivated commissioning professional with a passion for delivering complex onshore projects safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact project with a dynamic and supportive team. - [email protected]