Parklife Joint Venture
11 months ago
Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
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Company information
- Company
- Parklife Joint Venture
- Location
- Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Region, Western Sydney, Penrith Area, Orchard Hills Australia
- Posted
- 11 months ago
Job description
Shape the Future of Western Sydney
Parklife Metro has been awarded the Sydney Metro SSTOM package, a $5 billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project that will transform Western Sydney. This major infrastructure package includes:
The Opportunity
The Senior Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical Systems will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of testing and commissioning activities for mechanical plant, equipment, and associated control systems on a major rail/metro infrastructure project in Western Sydney. The role ensures mechanical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual, statutory, and operational requirements before handover to operations.
- Commissioning OR Senior Commissioning Engineer -
Why You Should Apply
If you have a strong background for the role and want to play a key role in shaping Western Sydney’s transport future, click ‘Apply’ to join our growing team.
If you progress, we will call you for a phone interview. Followed by a face-to-face meeting via Teams or in person. Prior to an offer, we'll request your qualifications and conduct a medical & drug and alcohol check.
Interested to learn more about Parklife Metro JV? Visit our website at https://parklifemetro.com.au/
Deliver a legacy. Build your future. Join Webuild | Parklife Metro.
Parklife Metro has been awarded the Sydney Metro SSTOM package, a $5 billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project that will transform Western Sydney. This major infrastructure package includes:
- Six brand-new metro stations from St Marys to the new Aerotropolis
- 12 new metro trains and core rail systems
- A state-of-the-art maintenance and stabling facility at Orchard Hills
The Opportunity
The Senior Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical Systems will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of testing and commissioning activities for mechanical plant, equipment, and associated control systems on a major rail/metro infrastructure project in Western Sydney. The role ensures mechanical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual, statutory, and operational requirements before handover to operations.
- Commissioning OR Senior Commissioning Engineer -
Why You Should Apply
- Own End-to-End T&C – Oversee all station-level MEP and rail systems commissioning
- High-Profile Delivery Role – Help bring a $5B rail system into operation
- Subcontractor Leadership – Manage complex delivery teams and drive standardised outcomes
- Industry-leading salary and benefits – A highly competitive package reflecting the scale and complexity of the role.
- Develop and manage commissioning strategies, schedules, and procedures for mechanical systems.
- Coordinate commissioning across mechanical, electrical, control, and civil teams, engaging OEMs and subcontractors.
- Lead and supervise commissioning of tunnel ventilation, HVAC, hydraulics, lifts, escalators, and fire systems.
- Oversee functional, integration, performance, and endurance testing in line with approved procedures.
- Ensure compliance with WHS, rail safety, environmental requirements, TfNSW, and Australian Standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and safety-in-design workshops.
- Review and approve test plans, reports, verification records, and handover documentation.
- Support defect rectification, warranty testing, and client acceptance processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 8–10 years’ commissioning experience on rail/metro/infrastructure projects
- Expertise in tunnel ventilation, HVAC, pumps, lifts/escalators, and fire suppression systems
- Skilled in integrated control systems, SCADA interface testing, and multidisciplinary commissioning programs
- Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, Building Code of Australia, and TfNSW requirements
- Desirable: CPEng/eligibility, Sydney Metro or Australian rail project experience, and knowledge of systems assurance, RAMS, and asset handover
- Strong leadership, stakeholder coordination, problem-solving, safety, and quality focus.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, and willing to work site and office locations in Western Sydney.
- We foster a supportive and collaborative culture, that prioritises the safety of our people and the environment
- Develop your career on the SSTOM Project – a defining rail infrastructure initiative for Western Sydney
- Enjoy an inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and long-term project engagement.
- Join a collaborative and experienced consortium focused on excellence and innovation
- Health & wellbeing initiatives and Novated lease options available
- Diversity and inclusion & Employee recognition programs.
If you have a strong background for the role and want to play a key role in shaping Western Sydney’s transport future, click ‘Apply’ to join our growing team.
If you progress, we will call you for a phone interview. Followed by a face-to-face meeting via Teams or in person. Prior to an offer, we'll request your qualifications and conduct a medical & drug and alcohol check.
Interested to learn more about Parklife Metro JV? Visit our website at https://parklifemetro.com.au/
Deliver a legacy. Build your future. Join Webuild | Parklife Metro.
Required skills
- hvac
- collaborative culture
- australian standards
- professional growth
- public-private partnership
- pumps
- diversity and inclusion
- fire suppression systems
- tunnel ventilation
- rams
- sydney metro
- inclusive work environment
- western sydney
- employee recognition programs
- mechanical commissioning engineer
- senior mechanical commissioning engineer
- sstom package
- ppp project
- rail/metro/infrastructure projects
- lifts/escalators
- integrated control systems
- scada interface testing
- multidisciplinary commissioning programs
- building code of australia
- tfnsw requirements
- cpeng/eligibility
- sydney metro or australian rail project experience
- systems assurance
- asset handover
- long-term project engagement
- health & wellbeing initiatives
- novated lease options
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