Onshore Senior Commissioning Engineer

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Kintec global recruitment Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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. -

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