Senior Instrument Commissioning Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you ready to lead where it matters most? Step into the Role of Senior Instrument Commissioning Engineer!

This is more than just a job — it’s your chance to drive real impact from day one. As our Senior Instrument Commissioning Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of major projects, making sure everything runs exactly as it should. You’ll coordinate, test, and validate critical systems, ensuring smooth startups and flawless execution. Working alongside dynamic project teams, trusted vendors, and key clients, you'll be the go-to expert making it all come together. If you're passionate about problem-solving, thrive under pressure, and love seeing things work because you made them work — let’s build something great together.

In this role, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Plan & Coordinate: Develop and review commissioning plans and procedures; align activities with the overall project schedule.
• System Testing & Validation: Conduct and witness pre-commissioning and commissioning tests across electrical, instrumentation, controls, and mechanical systems.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all systems meet client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve technical issues, collaborating with engineering and construction teams to address system discrepancies.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities and test results; generate clear reports for the Commissioning Manager.
• Health & Safety: Enforce HSE standards, conduct safety assessments, and ensure all work is completed safely and responsibly.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand expectations, provide regular progress updates, and resolve any concerns.
• Training & Handover: Train operations staff on new systems and manage a smooth handover from commissioning to operations.
• Drawing & Documentation Review: Ensure current project drawings are in use; redline/greenline as needed and provide feedback on workflow documents.
• Field Execution: Attend walkdowns, verify isolations, close out punch items, and review CCMS records and dynamic commissioning procedures.
• System Transfer Support: Assist in the transition of systems from construction through commissioning to final handover.
• Team Collaboration: Provide technical guidance, contribute to knowledge sharing, and ensure effective shift handovers.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, supported by a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the Instrumentation field. You will bring demonstrated experience in applying industry standards, codes, and regulations, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. Functional Safety experience is preferred, along with proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with commissioning and completions software such as Honeywell and Hexagon is essential.

 Benefits:

• Attractive salary & benefits 
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• 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
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage. 

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

Kent | The Energy Within  

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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