CSU Lead

NES Fircroft; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a CSU Lead in Lloydminster, Alberta. This site-based role involves planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities for projects in the oil and gas sector. Responsibilities include managing commissioning teams, ensuring HSE compliance, and providing updates to project management. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in commissioning, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with safety management processes. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning within oil & gas or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of CSU planning and execution.
• Proven leadership skills and commitment to HSE excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop CSU execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate multi-discipline commissioning teams and contractors.
• Lead Pre‑Startup Safety Review (PSSR) planning and execution.
• Provide regular progress updates on CSU activities to the Project Manager.

Skills

Commissioning Planning

Safety Management

Stakeholder Engagement

SAP Familiarity

Project Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: CSU Lead

• Contract Length: 1 year
• Location: Lloydminster, SK (must be local or willing to relocate at own expense)
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 10 hr/day; potential for OT occasionally depending on business need
• Job Posting Close Date: Jan 2

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 company’s 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‑Ou

• 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 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.

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.