Commissioning Lead

We are currently recruiting a Commissioning Lead for a Global Oil & Gas EPCI to be based in Chennai, India for 3 months before transitioning to a Perth CBD office role for 12 months before transitioning to a rostered position (20:8) out of Karratha.

The successful candidate must have knowledge of Australian regulations on the West Australian Oil & Gas Regulations & correlated Permit Requirements (a must experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate and timely management of all necessary permits to support the project's completion phases, with particular emphasis on the Commissioning and Start-up stages.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian regulations and permits relevant to the Oil & Gas industry, particularly for the Commissioning and Start-Up phases.
• Monitor that deliverables from Engineering and Procurement align with Australian standards and compliance.
• Support the Construction and Commissioning teams in developing schedules and strategies to optimize time, cost, and resources.
• Support equipment inspection, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and quality inspections when equipment arrives on-site.
• Create detailed designs and specifications for process /commissioning packages, including enclosures, mounting systems, and component integration, ensuring designs meet Australian performance, reliability, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders, especially EP package managers, construction managers, quality personnel, and completion personnel.
• A combination of an engineering background (OEM or EPC) with a history of field service or site experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry Safety Standards and Requirements.
• Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software and IT implementation background.
• Capable to read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information.
• Must be willing to travel internationally occasionally (Chennai, India)

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical / mechanical engineering (preferable).
• Have experience working and interfacing with Permit Regulators.
• Have work experience with international main Oil & Gas EPC company.
• Knowledge on the West Australian Oil & Gas Regulations & correlated Permit Requirements

If interested in this position, please email your CV to harry.evans@nesfircroft.com

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, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 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.