At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
The Opportunity
Downer's Industrial & Energy business is seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead to deliver electrical pre-commissioning and hydrocarbon commissioning activities across APLNG upstream wellsites and associated field packages in the Surat Basin.
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will verify system readiness, coordinate controlled energisation and hydrocarbon introduction, complete commissioning records, and support the compliant handover of systems to Origin Energy operations. You will work closely with construction, operations, engineering, quality, completions and Zero Harm teams to ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, accurately and without adverse impact to existing assets.
When appointed as Lead, you will coordinate technicians and trades, allocate daily work, communicate commissioning priorities, monitor field execution and ensure the team has the competencies and supervision required to deliver safely and effectively.
This is a field-based role involving travel, remote and rostered work across operational hydrocarbon facilities in the Surat Basin on an even time 2/2 roster.
What we are looking for
An electrical trade qualification and current Queensland electrical work licenc
Current CPR and low-voltage rescue training
Hazardous area competency, instrumentation qualifications, high-voltage switching capabilities, or other relevant permits and authorisations where required
Experience testing electrical,



instrumentation and control systems
Experience supporting controlled plant start-up and operational handover
Knowledge of commissioning systems, permits, isolations, stored-energy controls, simultaneous operations and management-of-change interfaces
The ability to interpret drawings, single-line and loop diagrams, cause-and-effect documents, vendor manuals, procedures and test packs
Strong fault-finding, functional-testing, defect-management, redlining and commissioning-record capabilities
Explicit field communication, sound judgement and strong attention to detail
A commitment to Zero Harm, procedural compliance and stopping work when conditions are unsafe or unclear.
What we offer
Brand new camp facilities
Even time 2/2 roster
Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities...
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Commissioning Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Downer
📍 Queensland