Commissioning Engineer

Systemex Industries Conseils; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Systemex Group is expanding its commissioning team to support mining and industrial projects across Canada. We hire Junior to Lead Commissioning Engineers to assist in construction completion, commissioning, start-up, and handover, collaborating with engineering, operations, maintenance, vendors, and client teams.

Senior/Lead candidates may manage commissioning teams, coordinate execution, and serve as the client’s primary commissioning representative.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, autonomy, and problem-solving skills, with willingness to travel and work rotations.

Responsibilities

• Support Commissioning Execution Plans, including systemization, turnover planning, strategies, system/subsystem boundaries, and turnover packages.
• Support Mechanical Completion, Ready for Commissioning, Ready for Start-Up, operational handover, and related construction-to-operations transitions.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, construction, operations, project controls, vendors, contractors, commissioning specialists, and client representatives.
• Execute or lead mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and process commissioning, including dry/wet commissioning, first product, and production start-up.
• Perform or oversee inspections, punch lists, testing documentation, turnover records, equipment energization, loop checks, functional testing, interlock testing, and integrated system testing.
• Troubleshoot issues, support production ramp-up, and identify technical, schedule, safety, and operational risks with mitigation plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About Systemex Group

Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our Organization Is Comprised Of Two Divisions

• Systemex Automation (SA) – Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
• Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC) – Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance, reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients.

This opportunity is part of Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC)

SIC partners with organizations across the mining, manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors to improve operational performance throughout the entire asset lifecycle. Our multidisciplinary teams support clients in operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, maintenance and reliability, asset management, workforce solutions, and continuous improvement. We don't simply develop strategies; we work alongside our clients to successfully implement them

About The Role

Systemex is growing its Commissioning team and hiring Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Lead Commissioning Engineers for mining and industrial projects across Canada and internationally. From early-career professionals to experienced field engineers and commissioning leaders, successful candidates will support construction completion, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and operational handover while working with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, vendors, contractors, and client teams. Senior and Lead candidates may also manage commissioning teams, coordinate execution, and act as the client’s primary commissioning representative.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Commissioning Execution Plans, including systemization, turnover planning, strategies, system/subsystem boundaries, and turnover packages.
• Support Mechanical Completion, Ready for Commissioning, Ready for Start-Up, operational handover, and related construction-to-operations transitions.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, construction, operations, project controls, vendors, contractors, commissioning specialists, and client representatives.
• Execute or lead mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and process commissioning, including dry/wet commissioning, first product, and production start-up.
• Perform or oversee inspections, punch lists, testing documentation, turnover records, equipment energization, loop checks, functional testing, interlock testing, and integrated system testing.
• Troubleshoot issues, support production ramp-up, and identify technical, schedule, safety, and operational risks with mitigation plans.
• Work with Operational Readiness teams to ensure procedures, training, maintenance plans, spare parts, and required systems are ready before start-up.
• Prepare daily reports, dashboards, readiness assessments, and lessons learned; Senior and Lead Engineers may supervise multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline; P.Eng. is an asset.
• Experience supporting or leading commissioning, start-up, operational readiness, project turnover, construction completion, system turnover, and operational handover.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, energy, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience working with EPC/EPCM firms, owners, contractors, vendors, or equipment suppliers.
• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, autonomy, and problem-solving skills, with willingness to travel and work rotations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Lead Commissioning Engineers.
• Exposure to major greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and operational improvement projects.
• Work across operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, and asset management.
• A collaborative team with experienced commissioning, engineering, maintenance, and operations professionals.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, project responsibilities, and assignment conditions.
• Career growth into Commissioning Lead, Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness Lead, or Project Management roles.

Join Systemex

At Systemex, commissioning is more than testing equipment; it safely turns completed construction into reliable, high-performing operations. Whether you're building your commissioning career or leading complex industrial start-ups, you'll be part of a team that works where strategy meets execution. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Quebec's Law 25 where applicable.