Commissioning Lead

Job Title: Commissioning Lead

Location: Various Project Sites / Hybrid

Type: Full-Time

Department: Operational Readiness & Commissioning

About the Role

We are looking for a Commissioning Lead to oversee and coordinate commissioning activities on complex industrial and infrastructure projects. This role is central to ensuring a smooth transition from construction to operations by leading multidisciplinary teams, aligning stakeholders, and delivering safe, efficient, and timely system commissioning and handover.

You will be joining a team known for its boots-on-the-ground execution and its strategic integration of engineering, construction, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead commissioning planning, execution, and close-out for assigned projects
• Develop and maintain the commissioning schedule and interface with project controls
• Oversee commissioning team members, discipline leads, and third-party vendors

Execution Oversight

• Ensure system readiness through walkdowns, mechanical completion verification, and documentation review
• Supervise functional testing, energization, system startup, and integrated system testing
• Enforce safety protocols during all commissioning activities

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with engineering, construction, operations, and client teams to align priorities and sequence activities
• Facilitate commissioning meetings, daily briefings, and reporting to stakeholders
• Support the development of punch lists and manage the resolution of deficiencies

Documentation & Handover

• Ensure accurate documentation of test results, redlines, and as-built information
• Lead the turnover process, including system sign-off and readiness for operations
• Support the delivery of training and operational readiness documentation where applicable

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in Engineering or relevant technical field
• 8+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, or operations in industrial environments
• Strong track record leading commissioning teams on large-scale projects

Technical Competencies

• In-depth understanding of mechanical, electrical, control, and process systems
• Proficiency with commissioning software tools and digital platforms (e.g., Bluerithm, Smart Completions)
• Familiarity with P&IDs, commissioning packages, and handover systems

Other Requirements

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work on-site for extended periods when required
• Bilingual (French and English) preferred

What We Offer

• A leadership role on impactful and technically challenging projects
• A collaborative team with decades of field commissioning expertise
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement
• We coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodations.