Principal Commissioning

Requisition ID:99645

Job Category:Commissioning

Location:AdelaideSouth AustraliaAustralia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining energy and infrastructureour 10000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe innovative and sustainable we think globally while acting you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional We look forward to hearing from you.

CORE brings together the necessary elements of a project to achieve nameplate value and deliver peak asset performance. We take a staged approach to verifying technical readiness and ensuring organizational preparedness right up to achieving full operational capacity.

Please note this role can be based in Adelaide Perth or Brisbane

Hatch is anemployee-owned engineering technology consulting and project delivery companywith more than70 years of historydelivering innovative solutions inmetals energy and infrastructure. With11000 employeesacross65 offices we execute projects inmore than 150 countries worldwide.

Our operations are organized intoseven regions:

• ECA:Eastern Canada
• WCA:Western Canada
• USA:United States
• SAM:South America
• AIM:Africa India and Middle East
• EUR:Europe
• AUA:Australia and Asia

Our culture is built on collaboration technical excellence and a commitment to shaping a better future.We take pride in our values and operate as a flat connected organization where innovation and ownership are encouraged at every level.

Role Overview

We are conducting aglobal searchforPrincipals and Senior Principals in Commissioningto lead planning and execution formega projectsworldwide. This is a rare opportunity for individuals who combinedeep technical expertise in commissioningwithstrategic leadership and client engagement skills.

You will act as a trusted leader safety champion and mentor of commissioning professionals. Beyond execution you will engage with clients to grow HatchsCORE practiceand unlock business opportunities which includes:Commissioning(construction completions pre-commissioning load commissioning)operational readiness asset managementandramp-up services.

We are looking for professionals whothink and act like owners thrive oncreating new approaches and improving processes and canbridge technical execution with strategic foresightto deliver exceptional client value. Most importantly you willinspire develop and lead our teams with a focus on developing future great commissioning professionals sustaining the growth of our expertise for decades to come.

Candidates must be willing to travel to meet teams and clients including remote project sites as required and participate in site assignments sometimes requiring fly-in/fly-out arrangements for periods of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership
  • Role model safety culture Collaborative leadership and behaviors.
  • Develop and implement commissioning strategies and lead commissioning planning for large complex projects.
  • Oversee planning scheduling and resource allocation for commissioning phases.

• • Lead readiness assessments commissioning risk reviews and constructability /commissionability evaluations during early project phases.
  • Advise projects on systems completion turnover strategies punch listing walkdowns and technical acceptance criteria.
  • Support critical-path decision-making during commissioning and early operations.

• • Liaise with senior EPCM and Operational Readiness stakeholders during project planning phases to ensure interfacing and alignment
• Execution Excellence

• • Provide senior-level commissioning expertise on major projectseither embedded in the delivery team or in an oversight/assurance role.
  • Lead or support the development of Commissioning Execution Plans systemization strategies and sequence logic.
  • Facilitate alignment between engineering construction completions commissioning and operations teams.
  • Travel to project sites to support troubleshooting readiness reviews start-up preparation and ramp-up performance optimization
  • Ensure commissioning deliverables meet safety quality and performance expectations.

• Client Engagement & Growth

• • Build strong relationships with clients represent the commissioning discipline in key meetings and provide trusted technical guidance.
  • Lead proposal development scopes of work estimation and execution strategies for commissioning engagements.
  • Represent Hatch in client meetings governance forums and project steering committees.
  • Help identify opportunities to expand commissioning operational readiness and ramp-up services with existing and new clients (in a consultative non-salesy manner).

• Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Mentor and coach emerging commissioning managers fostering a culture of safety professional growth and excellence.

• • Share best practices and lessons learned across global teams.

• • Work seamlessly across borders in a flat connected organization aligned with Hatchs values.
• Continuous Improvement
  • In collaboration with Hatchs Global Director of Commissioning bring best practices and drive innovation in commissioning practices and improve processes for better client outcomes.

• • Champion a culture of safety throughout all commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 15-25 years in commissioning with proven leadership on major capital projects (>$1B).
  • Project experience across diverse geographies and cultures.
  • Demonstrated success in client engagement and business development.

• • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• • Demonstrated expertise in at least one of our three (3) main sectors:
    • Metals (from mining to minerals processing to metallurgy (pyro & hydro)
    • Energy (Nuclear Power Hydro Power Thermal Power Renewable Power Energy Storage Power Distribution Oil & Gas)
    • Infrastructure (Water Transit Rails Ports & Terminals Aviation etc.)
  • Additional experience in another of the CORE service lines (operational readiness asset management ramp-up) is an asset.
• Skills:
  • Strategic planning and site execution leadership and management expertise.
  • Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage complexity and deliver under pressure.
• Attributes:
  • Safety-conscious and ethical.
  • Collaborative committed to long-term successnot transactional.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to grow into influential leadership roles.
  • Client relationship communication and team building acumen
  • Ability to interact and connect with all levels (top leadership and working levels)of the organization
  • Ability to identify business opportunities for CORE Commissioning but also for all other services of Hatch
  • Competent technical communicator and able to adapt to the audience (empathy): facility to adapt script to the context of the audience and to simplify the messaging when required
  • Interest in providing governance and support on projects

Why join us

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally work locally

Dont meet every single requirement You dont need to. At Hatch we are building a diverse inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences dont perfectly align with the skills weve listed.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.