Commissioning Lead (E&I Preferred)
Location: Karratha, Western Australia
Roster: FIFO 2/1 roster - 10.5-hour days on site (plus 30-minute unpaid break)
Contract Type: 12-month contract
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Lead to oversee the commissioning of a large-scale onshore process facility in Western Australia. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary commissioning team across all engineering disciplines, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution from pre-commissioning through to handover.
Preference will be given to candidates with an Electrical and Instrumentation background, though experienced SMP professionals are also encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all commissioning activities on-site, ensuring safe and effective execution in line with project objectives.
- Promote strong HSE culture and drive safe working practices across all teams.
- Develop and implement commissioning scopes, strategies, and procedures.
- Prepare detailed plans including commissioning logic flowcharts, resourcing, and site management documentation.
- Oversee commissioning readiness, including materials, permits, isolations, and documentation.
- Manage system completions, handovers, and punch closure processes.
- Liaise closely with engineering, construction, completions, and project controls teams to ensure milestones are achieved.
- Forecast and manage risks and opportunities during the commissioning phase.
- Report progress against plans and contribute to overall project delivery targets.
- Maintain effective communication between onshore and office-based project teams.
- Provide technical support during start-up and operational transition phases.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold company policies, safety standards, and quality systems.
Skills and Experience
- Degree or trade qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Formal project management training (PMP or equivalent) desirable.
- Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry, with at least 10 years focused on onshore commissioning and construction.
- Proven background in brownfield project commissioning and execution.
- Experience working under permit-to-work systems and client operating environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with completions management systems.
- Ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Occasional travel to client, vendor, or contractor sites may be required.
- Extended hours may be necessary to meet project schedules.