Introduction

Deliver subsea production control systems across a major offshore development, covering system architecture, specifications, vendor engineering, FAT, integration testing and commissioning. This Perth-based contract suits an experienced controls engineer with strong offshore oil and gas experience and the ability to manage technical interfaces across subsea, topsides and onshore facilities.

What are you going to do 

  • Deliver subsea controls engineering in accordance with project requirements, engineering standards and assurance processes.
  • Develop control philosophies, design bases, functional requirements, technical specifications, data sheets and interface documentation.
  • Define and coordinate control-system architecture across subsea, topsides and onshore facilities.
  • Manage electrical power, communications and hydraulic interfaces associated with subsea control systems.
  • Support equipment design, procurement, manufacture, assembly, testing, preservation, delivery and handover.
  • Technically manage suppliers and contractors, including document reviews, technical queries, deviations and design changes.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, technical assurance reviews and project readiness activities.
  • Support factory acceptance testing, system integration testing, commissioning and offshore execution activities.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces across engineering, operations, installation, commissioning, quality and supply chain teams.
  • Monitor technical scope, schedule, cost, quality and supplier performance.
  • Identify engineering and delivery risks, implementing practical mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain accurate technical records and provide clear project, risk and decision updates.
  • Apply standardisation, lessons learned and industry good practice to improve system reliability and project delivery.
  • Demonstrate strong safety, environmental and quality leadership during office, supplier and facility activities.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Relevant subsea controls experience within offshore oil and gas, energy or another safety-critical industry.
  • Experience across control-system design, procurement, manufacture, testing, installation, commissioning or operational support.
  • Working knowledge of subsea, topsides and onshore control equipment and interfaces.
  • Demonstrated experience managing engineering suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary interfaces.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards, technical assurance and quality processes.
  • Experience supporting major capital projects or brownfield integration is advantageous.

What we offer

  • 2 Year contract role
  • Perth based position with adhoc trips to site

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.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Richard Clifton-James at r.clifton-james@brunel.net

Closing: 02 December 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-307238

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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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