Commissioning Lead - Mining (PNG FIFO)

About the role

A recruitment partner is recruiting a Commissioning Lead on behalf of its client for a site-based, full-time, fixed-term opportunity in Papua New Guinea, aligned to the project schedule. The role leads field teams and works closely with Construction, Engineering, vendors and Operations to deliver pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing and handover for an assigned discipline, area or group of systems, reporting to the Commissioning Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily commissioning activities, team briefings and shift handovers.
• Coordinate system walkdowns, testing, vendor support and punch-list close-out.
• Champion safety, permit-to-work, isolation and energisation controls.
• Drive commissioning schedules, troubleshoot issues and escalate risks with practical recommendations.
• Ensure complete commissioning records and a structured handover to Operations.

Required profile

• An engineering degree or equivalent trade qualification with extensive commissioning experience.
• At least 7 years of capital-project commissioning experience, including 3 years in a discipline lead or supervisory role.
• End-to-end commissioning and start-up experience on at least one major project of comparable scale and complexity.
• Strong field leadership, technical troubleshooting and multi-contractor coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant AS/NZS standards and applicable regulations.
• Remote-site or international commissioning experience, particularly in PNG, is highly desirable.

The position is open to both citizens and non-citizens (subject to working rights approval). It is site-based FIFO with roster arrangements subject to project requirements. Interested candidates can apply directly or send their CV and qualification documents by email.