Commissioning Manager, Hydrogen Air Separation

Brunel GmbH; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Manager for a Hydrogen Air Separation Plant in Lloydminster. The successful candidate will oversee the entire commissioning process, ensuring systems are operational and meet industry standards. This role involves managing teams, resolving technical issues, and training staff to facilitate a smooth operational transition.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning within industrial projects.
• Proven track record with hydrogen or cryogenic air separation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning process for a hydrogen air separation plant.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Oversee performance verification and functional testing of systems.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning phase of a Hydrogen Air Separation Plant (HASP). This role is critical to ensuring all plant systems and components are installed, tested, and operational according to design intent and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in complex industrial plant commissioning, with specific experience in hydrogen or cryogenic air separation technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire commissioning process of the hydrogen air separation facility, from pre-commissioning to startup and handover.

• Develop and implement the commissioning plan, procedures, schedules, and checklists in line with project timelines and safety protocols.

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, HSE, and third-party contractors to ensure smooth transition from construction to commissioning and operation.

• Oversee functional testing and performance verification of mechanical, electrical, process, and control systems.

• Supervise commissioning teams and ensure all commissioning activities are properly documented, logged, and reported.

• Manage and resolve any technical issues that arise during the commissioning phase.

• Ensure all safety procedures and risk assessments are adhered to, promoting a zero-incident culture.

• Lead FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests), SAT (Site Acceptance Tests), and ensure alignment with OEM/vendor specifications.

• Provide technical input for punch lists, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and performance guarantees testing.

• Train plant operations and maintenance staff on new systems and processes during commissioning and handover.

• Support handover to operations team and ensure all documentation, drawings, and manuals are transferred and archived properly.