Commissioning Manager

Brunel; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Contract CSU Lead to oversee planning, coordinating, and executing Commissioning and Start-Up activities for projects in Lloydminster. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in oil and gas commissioning, strong skills in leading multi-discipline teams, and a commitment to HSE excellence. This site-based role may require travel and involves significant responsibilities in ensuring safe integration of new assets into operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning and start-up within oil and gas or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of CSU planning, execution and integration with operations.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop CSU execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate multi-discipline commissioning teams and third-party contractors.
• Lead Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) planning and execution.

Skills

Commissioning and Start-up experience

CSU planning and execution

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

SAP familiarity

Job description

Position Summary

The Contract CSU Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) activities for assigned projects. This role ensures safe, efficient, and timely integration of new assets into operations while meeting Cenovus standards for safety, quality, and reliability.

Responsibilities

Commissioning Planning & Execution

• Develop CSU execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Review and prepare Commissioning Work Packages (CWPs) and system dossiers.
• Coordinate multi-discipline commissioning teams and third-party contractors.
• Manage commissioning stage activities including FAT, SAT, leak checks, air blows, purging, and first fills.
• Ensure all commissioning stage testing requirements are met and documented.

Project Integration & Operations Readiness

• Coordinate SIMOPS for brownfield projects with maintenance and operations teams.
• Oversee LOTO, permitting, and equipment loading into SAP.
• Support creation of PM plans, procedures, manuals, and reliability monitoring setups.
• Facilitate operations training and onboarding for new systems.

PSSR & Punch List Management

• Lead Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) planning and execution.
• Track and close punch list items in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Ensure all reliability and maintenance deliverables are completed for sign-off.

Turnover & Close-Out

• Support walkdowns and deficiency resolution with Project and Construction Managers.
• Ensure completion of all project scope requirements and facilitate Turnover of Care, Custody, and Control (TCCC).
• Upload all relevant documentation to Cenovus SharePoint and update trackers.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Implement and enforce site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of safety and environmental training for commissioning teams.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and safety meetings; ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Promote Behavior-Based Safety and proactive hazard identification.

Reporting

• Provide regular progress updates on CSU activities to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning and start-up within oil & gas or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of CSU planning, execution, and integration with operations.
• Familiarity with SAP, PM plan development, and reliability processes.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to HSE excellence and regulatory compliance.

Working Conditions

• This is a site-based role in Lloydminster, SK.
• Travel may be required to support project activities.
• Must comply with company safety standards and site requirements.