Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent - Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent. This senior-level role involves overseeing safety compliance and managing mechanical technician activities. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical systems engineering, with at least 15 years of experience in industrial sectors. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes equal opportunity in employment practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial, gas processing, refinery, and/or petrochemical sectors.
• At least 5 years in hands-on mechanical systems engineering, including leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of detailed design engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety meetings to promote safety awareness.
• Lead compliance with Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide detailed reports of findings.

Skills

Leadership in safety

Mechanical systems engineering

Troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout compliance

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID:178426

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department:Commissioning

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent will report directly to the Commissioning Manager and will be responsible for promoting and demonstrating strong leadership in safety performance. This role will assist in planning, directing, and coordinating the daily activities of Commissioning Mechanical Technicians and supporting construction craft. The Superintendent will assume direct responsibility for the completion of assigned mechanical and piping systems, ensuring all work is executed with the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a-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

The initial assignment for this position will be on our project site in Sparwood, BC, with support and coordination from our corporate office in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel between both locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and actively participates in daily safety meetings, promoting a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Leads and enforces strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all applicable safety policies.
• Performs daily spot checks of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for each assigned crew to ensure safe work practices.
• Supports the development of scoped turnover packages and associated documentation for system handover.
• Assists in the creation of work packages related to system testing activities.
• Contributes to the development of test procedures for individual component and integrated system testing.
• Conducts drawing reviews to verify design accuracy and alignment with field installations.
• Supports the maintenance and updating of drawings and databases to ensure accurate “As-Built” records.
• Promotes and upholds good housekeeping standards in both office and field environments.
• Verifies availability of spare parts and consumables necessary for operation of assigned systems.
• Performs troubleshooting and fault isolation on mechanical and process systems; recommends solutions and provides detailed written reports of findings.
• Executes system and equipment checkout, ensuring compliance with OEM specifications, system descriptions, and industry best practices.
• Monitors progress of assigned systems and provides timely status updates to the Commissioning Manager.
• Participates in system walk-downs, performing construction process assessments and identifying deficiencies or punch list items.
• Conducts commissioning and testing of components, subsystems, and fully integrated systems to ensure compliance with contractual and functional requirements

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or technical institution, or equivalent job-related experience. Preference given to candidates with both home office and field execution experience.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in industrial, gas processing, refinery, and/or petrochemical sectors.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in detailed mechanical systems engineering, including leadership roles or technical specialization.
• Strong technical knowledge of detailed design engineering processes and all major categories of mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience working within EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project environments.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule as required by project demands. #LI-LW1

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

Benefits

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.