Commissioning Engineer

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.

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