Commissioning Instrumentation Superintendent - Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Commissioning Instrument Superintendent for projects in Canada. This mid-level role involves leading safety initiatives, managing instrumentation systems, and ensuring high standards of quality during project execution. Candidates should have substantial experience in the industrial sector, particularly in process and control systems, along with a strong background in safety protocols. Excellent benefits and opportunities for travel are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in Industrial/Gas Process/Refinery industries.
• At least 5 years in detail instrumentation & control systems.
• Experience with domestic and/or International electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and adhere to safety procedures.
• Assist in developing work packages for system testing.
• Perform commissioning and testing of systems.

Skills

Detail instrumentation & control systems engineering

DCS/PLC codes and standards

Broad technical knowledge of control instrumentations

Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

EPC experience

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID:175211

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department:Commissioning

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Commissioning Instrument Superintendent will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. They will promote and provide leadership for Safety, assist in directing and coordinating the daily activities of Commissioning Instrument techs and construction support craft. Assume direct responsibility of assigned instrumentation and systems for completion with the highest degree of safety and quality. #LI-LW1

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve our customers across multiple markets on projects of varying scale and complexity level. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.
Our rapidly growing Industrial & Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position will first be assigned to our project in Sparwood, BC with our corporate office based in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will be available to travel to both locations.

Responsibilities

• Holds and/or attends Daily Safety Meetings.
• Lead and insist on strict adherence to Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures (LOTO), and policies.
• Daily spot check Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for each assigned crew.
• Assist in the Development of scoped packages and necessary forms for completed turnover package.
• Assist in the Development of work packages associated with system testing.
• Assist in the Develop test procedures for component and system testing.
• Performs drawing reviews for accuracy.
• Assist in Maintaining all drawings and database to insure accurate “As-Built” information and drawings.
• Promotes and insists on good housekeeping in the office and on the project site.
• Verifies available spare parts and consumables necessary for the proper operations of each assigned system.
• Troubleshoot and isolate system problems. This includes correcting or suggesting resolutions and providing a written report of the results.
• Checkout of installed systems and equipment adhering to OEM requirements, system descriptions, and good power plant practices.
• Tracks progress of assigned systems and provide Commissioning Manager with timely reports on progress and activities.
• Performs construction process assessments during system walk‑downs and identify exceptions and deficiencies.
• Performs commissioning and testing of individual components, systems, and the station as a complete integrated unit to meet all contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics from a University or Technical School, and/or job related experience preferred with emphasis on home office and field execution experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Industrial/Gas Process/Refinery and/or petrochemical industries.
• Minimum 5 years of detail instrumentation & control systems engineering experience in lead roles and/or specialization.
• DCS/PLC codes and standards both domestic and international.
• Must have broad technical knowledge of the detail design engineering process and all types of control instrumentations.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), InstruCalc, MS Office Suite
• EPC experience
• Recent knowledge of engineering methods and possesses a technical knowledge of the detail design engineering process and some types of control instrumentation.
• Must have recent knowledge of (DCS, SIS, etc.) and Field Instrumentation.
• Experienced with domestic and/or International electrical, instrumentation and control systems codes and standards. Including ISA, NEC, and API is required.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.