Role Overview
We are conducting a global search for Principals and Senior Principals in Commissioning to lead planning and execution for mega projects worldwide. This is a rare opportunity for individuals who combine deep technical expertise in commissioning with strategic leadership and client engagement skills. You will act as a trusted leader, safety champion, and mentor of commissioning professionals while engaging with clients to grow Hatch's CORE practice and unlock business opportunities across commissioning, operational readiness, asset management and ramp‐up services.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Leadership
o Role model, safety culture, collaborative leadership and behaviors.
o Develop and implement commissioning strategies and lead commissioning planning for large, complex projects.
o Oversee planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for commissioning phases.
o Lead readiness assessments, commissioning risk reviews, and constructability/commissionability evaluations during early project phases.
o Advise projects on systems completion, turnover strategies, punch listing, walkdowns, and technical acceptance criteria.
o Support critical‐path decision‐making during commissioning and early operations.
o Liaise with senior EPCM and Operational Readiness stakeholders during project planning phases to ensure interfacing and alignment.
* Execution Excellence
o Provide senior‐level commissioning expertise on major projects—either embedded or in an oversight/assurance role.
o Lead or support the development of Commissioning Execution Plans, systemization strategies, and sequence logic.
o Facilitate alignment between engineering, construction, completions, commissioning, and operations teams.
o Travel to project sites to support troubleshooting, readiness reviews, start‐up preparation, and ramp‐up performance optimization.
o Ensure commissioning deliverables meet safety, quality, and performance expectations.
* Client Engagement & Growth
o Build strong relationships with clients, represent the commissioning discipline in key meetings, and provide trusted technical guidance.
o Lead proposal development, scopes of work, estimation and execution strategies for commissioning engagements.
o Represent Hatch in client meetings, governance forums, and project steering committees.
o 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
o Mentor and coach emerging commissioning managers, fostering a culture of safety, professional growth and excellence.
o Share best practices and lessons learned across global teams.
o Work seamlessly across borders in a flat, connected organization aligned with Hatch's values.
* Continuous Improvement
o In collaboration with Hatch's 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
o 15‐25+ years in commissioning, with proven leadership on major capital projects (>$1B).
o Project experience across diverse geographies and cultures.
o Demonstrated success in client engagement and business development.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
* Sector expertise
o Metals (from mining to minerals processing to metallurgy).
o Energy (Nuclear, Hydro, Thermal, Renewable, Storage, Distribution, Oil & Gas).
o Infrastructure (Water, Transit, Rails, Ports & Terminals, Aviation, etc.).
* Additional experience in operational readiness, asset management, ramp‐up is an asset.
* Skills
o Strategic planning and site execution leadership and management expertise.
o Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
o Ability to manage complexity and deliver under pressure.
* Attributes
o Safety‐conscious and ethical.
o Collaborative, committed to long‐term success—not transactional.
o Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to grow into influential leadership roles.
o Client relationship, communication, and team building acumen.
o Ability to interact and connect with all levels of the organization.
o Ability to identify business opportunities for CORE Commissioning and other Hatch services.
o Competent technical communicator able to adapt script to audience context and simplify messaging when required.
o Interest in providing governance and support on projects.
Benefits
* Work with great people to make a difference.
* Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.
* Flexible work environment.
* Long‐term career development.
* Think globally, work locally.
As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce 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.
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