Commissioning & Start up Engineer

Day rate negotiable, inclusive of super

Oil & Gas

The role is engaged on a 15 day on, 13 days off roster, and the incumbent will be required to FIFO. Site based Surat Basin.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting and coordinating aspects of Commissioning for Upstream Department, including the commissioning of Greenfield/Brownfields & trial projects.

Key Accountabilities :

• Act as senior site representative in the absence of the CSU Superintendent
• Prepare the relevant commissioning procedures & documentation support project specific Commissioning execution
• Schedule and track commissioning progress
• Provide input into facility design promoting safe and efficient execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Collaborate to forecast yearly required CSU Resources for commissioning projects
• Schedule and track commissioning progress
• Ensure the application of appropriate company standards particularly where they relate to commissioning
• Under supervision coordinate all aspects of the Upstream Project Commissioning
• Ensure commissioning interface with other project groups are maintained and effective – in particular Construction, Engineering, and Scheduling
• Report commissioning progress to the Upstream Business
• Ensure a robust HSSE and Quality culture is undertaken on the project and on site in an appropriate professional manner
• Under supervision assist in the development and implementation of a Commissioning audit program pertinent to the entire Upstream Project
• Assist in ensuring Contractor compliance with the project Commissioning requirements, plans, procedures, and processes
• Under supervision liaise with the Production Operations Group to ensure that at facility Start-Up there is a smooth transition of responsibility from / to Operations.
• Provide Commissioning input into all aspects of the various sub project schedules and the integrated project schedule
• Provide input into facility design promoting safe and efficient execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Demonstrate high-quality fault-finding skills and the ability to troubleshoot autonomously.
• Input to design change implementation.
• Participation in HAZOP and documentation reviews.
• Develop, Verify, Authorise & Issue permits within Scope
• Develop, Verify, Authorise Isolations within Scope

People Management:

• Provide support ensuring training skill development within the CSU team is compliant with Company standards.
• Provide support to the CSU Superintendent to align team performance goals and expectations
• The employee must adhere to the annual HR cycle and meet deadlines within the appropriate timeframes.
• Ensure themselves and others work within the Company policies and procedures.

Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE):

• Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is always adhered to. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.
• Ensure team members work in accordance with approved work practices with an emphasis on safety at all times.
• All Company employees must always adhere to the Business Principles under the code of conduct, Our People, Goal Zero, and HSSE and to participate in relevant training.

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: SRT-C-WHC 126 Warrego Highway, Chinchilla Australia Chinchilla

Experience required :

• Experience in Oil and Gas related projects highly regarded
• Experience in successful commissioning assignments
• Experience in dealing with equipment manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and consultants involved in the Oil and Gas sector
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations with third parties and ability to provide guidance on project commissioning matters
• Experience in identifying potential issues and providing solutions
• Knowledge in obligations under the Qld’s Petroleum and Gas Regulations

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes :

• Educated to tertiary level in an engineering discipline
• Understanding of Commissioning programs, methodologies, and systems
• Fluent English language skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to actively interface between Engineering, Quality and Scheduling from a commissioning perspective
• Ability to function in an organisation with multiple ongoing Projects
• Ability to functionally manage multiple interfaces
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to understand other stakeholders’ objectives
• Experienced in solving complex problems
• Effective decision-making skills
• Strong relationship management skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and innovation to achieve objectives
• Knowledge of pre-commissioning and commissioning methodologies as applied in the Oil and Gas sector
• Experience in applying and maintaining Commissioning Management Systems used to predefine and execute the entire completions verification scope
• Knowledge of Project Management, Engineering, Planning, Contracts and Procurement etc

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.