Senior Commissioning Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls
Location: Karratha, Western Australia
Roster: FIFO 2/1 roster - 10.5-hour days on site (plus 30-minute unpaid break)
Contract Type: 6-month contract
Start Date: 1 November 2025
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer specialising in Instrumentation and Controls to support commissioning activities for a major onshore project in Western Australia. This role involves managing integrated control system commissioning, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe and efficient project execution through pre-commissioning to start-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning activities for instrumentation and control systems.
- Manage control system changes, FAT, testing, and on-site commissioning.
- Oversee isolations, work pack preparation, and execution of commissioning work scopes.
- Coordinate with control system engineers, subcontractors, and technical authorities.
- Support module power-up, process start-up, and system integration testing.
- Develop and manage commissioning schedules and manning plans.
- Provide leadership and technical guidance to on-site teams.
- Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and drive safe work behaviours.
- Conduct hazard assessments and Job Safety Analyses.
- Expedite resources, tools, materials, and documentation to meet project milestones.
- Liaise closely with onshore management and client representatives to align on priorities.
- Review supplier and vendor documentation, FAT/SAT procedures, and spares registers.
- Participate in progress, client, and coordination meetings.
- Monitor punch list closure and maintain accurate reporting on progress and variation orders.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant trade qualification.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in onshore oil and gas projects, with strong brownfield commissioning experience.
- Proven background in planning and executing commissioning scopes and shutdowns.
- Solid understanding of multi-discipline specifications, industry standards, and PTW systems.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing onshore commissioning teams.
- Familiarity with industrial relations and working in client-operated environments.
- Strong communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
- Proficient in documentation control, progress tracking, and schedule management.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
Additional Information
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Valid TBOSIET, MSIC, and CA-EBS training required.
- Site medical assessment may be required.
- Extended working hours and occasional travel may be necessary to meet project requirements.