Commissioning Specialist – Mining Projects (8/6 FIFO)

About the role

Randstad is recruiting a Commissioning Specialist for a leading mining and resources organisation based in Adelaide, South Australia. The role uses project management, planning, commissioning and leadership skills to deliver projects from design through to operations, meeting the client's framework, site standards and performance targets (HSE, cost, quality and schedule). It is advertised as a full-time contractor position on an 8/6 FIFO roster.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with operational and construction teams to complete projects successfully.
• Lead commissioning planning, commissioning, completion and handover for multi-disciplinary projects across the site.
• Support the management of several projects, typically valued between A$1M and A$50M, through design, execution, commissioning and work management.
• Review front-end engineering studies, design and tender packages, and plan execution and commissioning.
• Advise project specialists on commissioning strategy and planning, with a focus on successful handover.
• Identify and assess risks in design, execution and commissioning, make risk-informed decisions and promote a risk-aware culture.
• Coach the team on project management and commissioning processes, including compliance with site requirements, engineering standards and the management of change process.
• Engage in the field leadership program and demonstrate a commitment to safety.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification or trade qualification, ideally in electrical or process engineering; degree preferred.
• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary complex brownfield engineering projects.
• Experience leading, planning and executing commissioning activities, and previous technical project commissioning experience is essential.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members and to engage with key stakeholders.
• Experience in a similar role; mining experience preferred.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of project management.
• Excellent computing and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, highly technical and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills and self-driven ability to manage workload across locations.