Commission Technician - Instrumentation

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.