Commissioning Engineer

Kent; Squamish; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning activities on the Woodfibre LNG Project in Squamish, British Columbia. The role provides technical and field support for system completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and turnover, working closely with construction, completions, operations, vendors and discipline teams to safely deliver systems into operation.

You will develop commissioning plans, review drawings and specifications, verify readiness, manage

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years in engineering, construction, commissioning, or operations.
• Experience on LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical, process plant, or major industrial projects preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Canadian codes, standards, and site safety requirements is an asset.
• Experience with commissioning processes, systemization, completions, turnover, and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, check sheets, and system turnover documentation.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for assigned systems and packages.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, vendor documentation, cause-and-effect diagrams, and operating philosophies.
• Verify system readiness and identify outstanding construction, testing, documentation, and punch-list items.
• Participate in system walkdowns, mechanical completion verification, punch listing, and turnover activities.
• Support commissioning testing, functional testing, equipment start-up, performance testing, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Construction, Operations, Engineering, HSSEQ, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide accurate status reporting.
• Ensure commissioning records and test documentation are completed and entered into the project completions management system.
• Assist with technical resolution of commissioning issues and field changes.
• Support safe isolation, energization, LOTO, permit-to-work, and SIMOPS requirements.
• Participate in daily commissioning coordination and planning meetings.

Skills

Safety-focused

Technical ability

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Electronic completions management systems

Job description

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job

Kent is looking for a Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning activities on the Woodfibre LNG Project in Squamish, British Columbia. The Commissioning Engineer will provide technical and field support for system completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and turnover activities, working closely with construction, completions, operations, vendors, and discipline teams to safely deliver assigned systems into operation.

Skills and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, check sheets, and system turnover documentation.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for assigned systems and packages.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, vendor documentation, cause-and-effect diagrams, and operating philosophies.
• Verify system readiness and identify outstanding construction, testing, documentation, and punch-list items.
• Participate in system walkdowns, mechanical completion verification, punch listing, and turnover activities.
• Support commissioning testing, functional testing, equipment start-up, performance testing, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Construction, Operations, Engineering, HSSEQ, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide accurate status reporting.
• Ensure commissioning records and test documentation are completed and entered into the project completions management system.
• Assist with technical resolution of commissioning issues and field changes.
• Support safe isolation, energization, LOTO, permit-to-work, and SIMOPS requirements.
• Participate in daily commissioning coordination and planning meetings.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification

• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant technical qualification.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant engineering, construction, commissioning, or operations experience.
• Experience on LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical, process plant, or major industrial projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of commissioning processes, systemization, completions, turnover, and start-up.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with electronic completions management systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Canadian codes, standards, and site safety requirements is an asset.

Communication

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies

• Safety-focused and field-oriented.
• Strong technical and analytical capability.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative and able to work across multiple disciplines.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Able to prioritize activities in a fast-paced commissioning environment.

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role

Location: Squamish, BC

Relocation required: No

Travel required: As required by the project

Contract type: Full time for the project duration

Experience level: 5+ years