Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Commissioning Technician - Instrumentation

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
A Certificate III in Instrumentation Craft.
An EEHA Certification.
A current First Aid Certificate and LV Rescue.
A current Full or Restricted Queensland Electrical Licence.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with site cardinal safety rules and all safety aspects during work.
Ensure procedures and permits are followed safely.
Commission, troubleshoot, and repair MCCs, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, flow transmitters, temperature transmitters, fire and gas equipment, control valves, on/off valves, solenoids, and control monitoring equipment end to end.
Inspect, test, adjust, and commission equipment to satisfy applicable governing standards.
Work within original equipment manufacturer guidelines.
Demonstrate fault-finding skills and troubleshoot autonomously.
Observe and supervise vendor staff working on or near facilities as required.
Carry out cause and effect testing.
Carry out equipment calibration as required.
Carry out loop testing from the control system to the field device.
Attend system walkdowns.
Complete rectification work as required.
Close out punch items.
Support and champion new initiatives, support new joiners, and question the status quo.

Desired Qualifications

Nationally accredited training in Working at Heights.

Role scope:

The Instrument Commissioning and Start Up Technician is responsible to deliver a high quality, consistent and competent service in accordance with project / company requirements, standards and procedures to support overall delivery of company goals and schedule. This role will be under general supervision to perform a variety of commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of various equipment.

Your Day to Day Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with the site cardinal safety rules and with all safety aspects in the execution of work
Ensure procedures and permits are followed safely
Commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of MCC's, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, flow transmitters, temperature transmitters, fire and gas equipment, control valves, on / off valves and solenoids and control monitoring equipment end to end
Inspect, test, adjust and commission equipment to satisfy appropriate governing standards.
Work within OEM guidelines.
Demonstrate high-quality fault-finding skills and the ability to troubleshoot autonomously.
Observe and supervise Vendor staff working on or near the facilities as required.
Carry out Cause and Effect Testing
Carry out calibration of equipment as required
Carry out loop testing of equipment from control system to field device
Attend system walkdowns
Complete rectification works as required
Close out Punch items

About You:

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, along with a Cert III in Instrumentation Craft and proven expertise. They will hold an EEHA Certification, possess a current First Aid Certificate and LV Rescue, and ideally have nationally accredited training in Working at Heights. A current Full or Restricted Queensland Electrical Licence is also required.

Benefits:

Attractive salary & benefits
Health & Wellbeing Program
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Inclusion & Belonging Program
Health insurance discount
Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team

Behavioural Competency

At Kent, we’re invested in supporting you to learn and grow. You will complete your work with a moderate level of supervision, and you will have an emerging understanding of key business drivers which you will be able to use to accomplish your own work. As a key member of the business, we’ll ask you to support and champion new initiatives, to support new joiners, and to question the status quo. Core behavioural competencies:

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1919

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