Commissioning Technician - Mechanical

Kent

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Kent, a long‑standing energy leader, invites skilled Rotating Equipment Technicians to join a major Oil & Gas commissioning project in Brisbane. This hands‑on role centers on pumps, compressors and rotating machinery across pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up activities.

You will work alongside Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation teams to ensure safe, effective start‑up of critical equipment and align with project standards.

Qualifications

Experience with pre-commissioning and commissioning of rotating equipment.
Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics and vendor data books.
Strong alignment, testing and start-up capabilities for pumps, compressors and fans.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning on pumps, compressors, air fans and rotating equipment.
Conduct cold and hot machinery alignment and post-installation checks.
Perform lube oil flushing, sampling and cleanliness verification ahead of solo run.
Execute no-load motor solo runs and record temperatures and vibrations.
Install and align couplings and support mechanical run testing for duty/standby equipment.
Support performance testing of compressors and coordinate with OEM/vendor reps.
Conduct walkdowns and generate punch lists per project standards.
Complete commissioning procedures and checksheets in real time.
Read and interpret P&IDs and vendor data to support commissioning execution.
Collaborate with Electrical, Instrumentation and Construction teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Pumps & compressors experience

Rotating machinery knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Qualified mechanical tradesperson

Tools

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Rotating Equipment Commissioning Technician

Mechanical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning |Major Oil & Gas Project

The Opportunity

Kent is seeking experienced Rotating Equipment Technicians to join our Mechanical Commissioning team on a major Oil & Gas project.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a qualified mechanical tradesperson with strong experience in pumps, compressors and rotating machinery to join a high-performing commissioning team on a major Oil & Gas project.

You will play a key role in ensuring critical rotating equipment is safely aligned, tested, commissioned and ready for successful start-up.

About you

This is a major Oil & Gas project involving the pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up of complex mechanical and electrical systems. Working alongside experienced Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Commissioning teams, you will be involved in the pre-commissioning and commissioning of pumps, compressors, air fans and associated rotating machinery across the plant.

Day to Day, your role will include

Performing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on pumps, compressors, air fans and associated rotating equipment.
Conducting cold and hot machinery alignment, pre and post-piping installation, in accordance with current standards
Performing lube oil flushing and circulation, including oil sampling and cleanliness verification ahead of solo run.
Executing no-load motor solo runs, recording bearing temperatures and vibration readings against acceptance criteria.
Installing and aligning couplings post-solo run and supporting mechanical run testing (load run) for duty and standby equipment.
Supporting performance testing of compressors, coordinating with OEM/vendor representatives.
Conducting walkdowns and identifying punch list items by category, in line with the project punch list Matrix.
Completing approved commissioning procedures and project checksheets (A, B and C) accurately and in real time.
Reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics and vendor data books to support commissioning execution.
Working closely with Electrical, Instrumentation and Construction teams to resolve commissioning issues.

Benefits