CSU Lead

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

Job summary

A major oil and gas client in Lloydminster is seeking a CSU Lead to manage commissioning and start-up activities for multiple projects. The role includes planning and coordinating CSU efforts, ensuring safety compliance, and leading teams through the integration process. Candidates should have extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact project success in a dynamic environment.

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.
• Proven leadership skills and commitment to HSE excellence.

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 planning

Stakeholder engagement

SAP familiarity

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices

Job description

NSB Omega is looking for a CSU Lead for our MAJOR Oil & Gas Client in Lloydminster, SK.

Assignment Description

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 the Client'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-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 the Client's 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.