Commissioning Engineer

SPERTON Norway - Where Great People Meet; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Norway is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer for a long-term Stavanger-based project. You will define system boundaries, write procedures, prepare handover dossiers, and support FAT activities with offshore teams and vendors.

Requires commissioning experience in electrical/instrumentation, offshore background, SAS/MIPS knowledge, and offshore certification. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams is essential for safe, structured system handover.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Offshore project/operations background preferred.
• Knowledge of SAS (Safety and Automation Systems).
• Experience with commissioning documentation, job cards, and system handover.
• Valid offshore certification.

Responsibilities

• Define commissioning scope and boundaries; prepare boundary drawings.
• Develop and write commissioning procedures.
• Prepare job cards and handover dossiers.
• Support FAT activities at vendor locations and on offshore sites.
• Coordinate with engineering, vendors, and offshore teams for smooth handover.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Offshore experience

SAS (Safety and Automation Systems)

MIPS

FAT procedures

Offshore certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or skilled trades certificate

Tools

PCS (Process Control System)

MIPS

FAT procedures

Job description

Duration: August 2026 – 31 December 2032

Assignment Description

Are you an experienced Commissioning Engineer with a background in electrical and instrumentation systems? Join a long-term Maintenance & Modification project in Stavanger, where you will support the planning, preparation, and execution of commissioning activities.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering disciplines, vendors, and offshore teams to define commissioning scope, prepare documentation, support FAT activities, and ensure structured and efficient system handover.

What You'll Do

• Define system boundaries and prepare boundary drawings
• Develop and write commissioning procedures
• Define and maintain commissioning scope within PCS
• Prepare job cards and handover dossiers
• Provide input to FAT procedures and participate in FAT at vendor locations
• Interface with offshore teams and participate in meetings when required
• Provide input to project plans and maintain commissioning-related updates
• Support coordination between engineering, commissioning, vendors, and offshore personnel
• Contribute to safe, structured, and efficient commissioning and system handover

Who You Are

• Skilled worker certificate (fagbrev) or Bachelor’s degree within a relevant technical discipline
• Relevant commissioning experience
• Background within electrical and/or instrumentation
• Experience from offshore projects or operations is strongly preferred
• Knowledge and experience with SAS (Safety and Automation Systems)
• Experience from the oil & gas industry, preferably Maintenance & Modification projects
• Experience with commissioning documentation, job cards, and system handover
• Familiarity with FAT activities and vendor follow-up
• Experience with MIPS
• Valid offshore certification
• Proactive and improvement-oriented approach to work
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Fluent in Norwegian and English

About Sperton

Sperton Norway is a consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.