Field Supervisor - Pressure Testing & Commissioning Lead

WSG Energy Services; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSG Energy Services seeks an experienced Field Supervisor to lead pressure testing and commissioning support crews on our project in British Columbia. You will be responsible for safe and efficient daily field operations, crew leadership, toolbox talks, planning, testing, depressurization, reinstatement, and comprehensive documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of pressure testing, permits, LOTO, and high‑risk work processes, plus the ability to coordinate multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of industrial construction, commissioning, maintenance, or pressure testing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience leading field crews on major industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of pressure testing operations and temporary testing systems.
• Experience supervising hydrostatic and pneumatic testing activities.
• Thorough knowledge of permits, isolations, lockout/tagout, and high-risk work processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, test packages, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to testing and field execution crews.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and pre-job safety meetings.
• Verify work scopes, procedures, permits, and required documentation prior to commencing work.
• Establish and maintain testing boundaries and exclusion zones.
• Coordinate equipment, personnel, materials, and resources required for testing activities.
• Direct pressurization operations in accordance with approved test procedures.
• Supervise hydrostatic, pneumatic, leak, functional, and specialty testing activities.
• Monitor testing activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and engineering procedures.
• Lead depressurization activities following successful test completion.
• Coordinate system reinstatement activities and return equipment to operational status.
• Ensure all test records, inspection reports, and daily field documentation are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.
• Verify workforce compliance with site safety rules, permit requirements, and isolation procedures.
• Escalate technical, safety, quality, or operational concerns to project leadership and technical authorities.
• Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, quality, client representatives, and construction teams to support successful project execution.
• Participate in daily planning and schedule coordination meetings.
• Promote a strong safety culture and intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Operational planning

Safety leadership

Documentation & reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

WSG Energy Services seeks an experienced Field Supervisor to lead pressure testing and commissioning support crews on our project in British Columbia. You will be responsible for safe and efficient daily field operations, crew leadership, toolbox talks, planning, testing, depressurization, reinstatement, and comprehensive documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of pressure testing, permits, LOTO, and high‑risk work processes, plus the ability to coordinate multiple