Commission Technician - Instrumentation

NRLBrisbane, Queensland🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 11 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site contract in Brisbane offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your extensive instrumentation commissioning and start-up expertise within a highly reputable engineering firm, contributing to critical projects. If you're a self-employed professional with a strong background in control systems and a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll thrive in this dynamic role. Apply now to leverage your skills and gain valuable experience on this exciting engagement.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Job Description

Instrument Commissioning & Start-Up Technician Summary

We're looking for an experienced Instrument Commissioning & Start-Up Technician for a 5-month self-employed contract in Brisbane, Australia. This role is ideal for professionals who hold the right to work self-employed in Australia and have expertise in instrumentation commissioning and start-up activities.

Location and Working Pattern Brisbane, Australia - On-site contract.

Client Overview

Our client delivers world-class engineering solutions, focusing on safety, reliability and efficiency. This project offers the opportunity to work within a leading technical environment where high standards and best practice are paramount.

Responsibilities

Deliver reliable, high-quality instrumentation commissioning and start-up services for control systems.
Adhere to all site safety requirements, procedures and permit systems.
Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of instrumentation including transmitters, fire and gas systems, control valves and monitoring systems.
Inspect, adjust, test and commission instrumentation equipment to applicable standards.
Execute Cause & Effect testing, loop testing, calibration, and system walkdowns.
Close out punch lists and ensure compliance with system requirements.
Support vendor personnel and coordinate with other disciplines during start-up activities.

Must-have Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in instrumentation commissioning and start-up.
Certificate III in Instrumentation Craft (or equivalent).
EEHA certification.
Valid First Aid and LV Rescue qualifications.
Queensland Electrical Licence.
Right to work as self-employed in Australia (Australian citizen or equivalent).

Nice-to-have Skills

Strong troubleshooting ability across diverse systems.
Previous experience working on major industrial or energy projects.

Company Culture

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.