Commissioning Engineer

NES Fircroft; Hammerfest; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Visa/work permit support

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for the Hammerfest project. The role involves commissioning preparations, execution, and coordination across multiple systems, with weekly planning meetings and a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Candidates should have Norwegian oil and gas commissioning experience, knowledge of Procosys and Fusion, and fluency in English and Norwegian. Relocation or rotation to Hammerfest is required, with accommodation and visa support provided where

Qualifications

• Relevant commissioning and hands-on field work experience from the Norwegian oil and gas industry.
• Experience using Procosys and Fusion is beneficial.
• Language requirements: English and Norwegian.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning preparations and execution within the project for all relevant systems.
• Participation in weekly meetings regarding planning, status, reporting, challenges, SSU etc.
• Ensure all work performed in commissioning complies with client's safety regulations.
• Prepare and execute commissioning on relevant discipline/system.
• Handle Commissioning Queries and MC verification to achieve Ready for Commissioning.
• Carry out commissioning preparation checks for all relevant systems and equipment.
• Responsible for activities related to commissioning package equipment and handover to Operation.
• Follow and update commissioning procedures as needed during commissioning.
• Follow up punch work and punch list documentation and clearance.
• Ensure drawings/docs are marked up with changes and as-built updates.
• Maintain communication with other disciplines, ATS suppliers, and commissioning subcontractors.

Skills

English language

Norwegian language

Team collaboration

Tools

Procosys

Fusion

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Contract period: 04/10/2026 - 30/08/2029

Location: Hammerfest, 15-20 rotation

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Commissioning (System) Engineer is responsible for commissioning preparations and execution within the project for all relevant systems. He/she shall also support other disciplines with interfacing commissioning activities.
• Participation in weekly meetings regarding planning, status, reporting, challenges, SSU etc. is expected from each member of the team.
• Ensure all work performed in commissioning is made in full compliance with client's safety regulations.
• Prepare and execute commissioning on relevant discipline/system.
• Handle Commissioning Queries (CQ) Participate in MC verification in order to obtain Ready for Commissioning status to secure a smooth transfer of commissioning packages from Construction to Commissioning.
• Carry out commissioning preparation checks for all relevant system and related equipment.
• Responsible for activities related to commissioning package equipment and handover to Operation.
• Follow and update commissioning procedures as needed during commissioning.
• Following up punch work in the field and punch list documentation and clearance.
• Ensure that drawings/documents are marked up with changes identified during commissioning, and that as-built documentation is updated according to Site Instructions.
• Establish and maintain good communication with other disciplines in the Commissioning group, offshore contractor representatives and Operation/Plant Integrity.
• Establish and maintain good cooperation with ATS supplier representatives and commissioning subcontractors, so that they can complete their scope according to call out request for Commissioning.
• Address areas of concern, propose and execute corrective actions.
• Contribute on progress reporting of commissioning activities according to established reporting routines.

Qualifications

There are 3 available positions, and the qualifications vary depending on position.

All positions require relevant commissioning and hands-on field work experience from the Norwegian oil and gas industry. Experience using Procosys and Fusion is beneficial. Language requirements: English and Norwegian.

• Commissioning Engineer, Cyber Security & Telecom Qualifications:
  • Network engineering
  • Experience with commissioning of cyber security
  • Telecom experience
• Commissioning Engineer Electrical Networks Qualifications:
  • IEC 61850
  • Electrical signal testing towards control systems
• Commissioning engineer High Voltage Qualifications:
  • Certificate of trade in relevant area
  • Experience working with High Voltage and necessary certifications needed for such work.

You need to be able to weekly commute to Hammerfest for some weeks in the beginning, before starting a 2-3 rotation for the majority of the project.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.