Introduction

On behalf of our client, a World Leading Energy Company, Brunel is presently recruiting a Site Commissioning Planner, planning leadership for the integration and execution of Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up activities. This will be a 12 month onshore site-based contract on a 14:14 even roster!

What are you going to do 

The role will develop and maintain a realistic, system-based commissioning plan, aligning construction completion, completions, turnover, vendor support and Operations Readiness with commissioning priorities and start-up milestones.

  • Develop and maintain the integrated site schedule for Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-Up and Operations handover
  • Develop system and subsystem-based commissioning plans aligned with the required start-up sequence
  • Integrate construction completion, mechanical completion, turnover, commissioning and start-up activities
  • Align construction workfronts, completions priorities and system handover forecasts
  • Plan commissioning prerequisites including procedures, permits, isolations, temporary systems, utilities and vendor support
  • Integrate contractor and vendor schedules for testing, energisation and commissioning activities
  • Develop commissioning look-ahead plans and identify constraints to execution
  • Monitor system and subsystem readiness and validate progress and forecast dates
  • Perform critical and near-critical path analysis
  • Support mitigation and recovery planning
  • Provide reporting on handover forecasts, commissioning progress, start-up readiness, risks and constraints

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Strong understanding of Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up execution
  • Experience with systemisation, mechanical completion, turnover, energisation, functional testing and Operations handover
  • Demonstrated experience developing system and subsystem-based commissioning schedules
  • Experience integrating contractor and vendor schedules
  • Strong capability in schedule logic development, progress validation, forecasting and critical path analysis
  • Ability to develop executable look-ahead plans and reliable milestone forecasts from field information
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills in a site execution environment

What we offer

  • Excellent negotiable day rate!
  • Highly sought after even roster!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: 04 December 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-307625

MH

Corporate recruiter

Mandy Hobbs

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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