I&C Commissioning Lead

Kent; Saint John; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an I&C Commissioning Lead for the SJLNG project in St John, New Brunswick. This role involves overseeing commissioning activities, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and project standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in project completion and operations, along with strong leadership and technical skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project completion and operations experience.
• Proven track record supervising large teams.
• Strong technical skills related to commissioning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-Commissioning Manager and interface with teams.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure equipment readiness.
• Direct and oversee teams of commissioning supervisors and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Technical skills in discipline subject matter

Project lifecycle execution understanding

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

College/university degree and/or technical diploma

Job description

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Kent is looking for I&C Commissioning Lead to support the team on SJLNG Project, remote work with site visits during preparation & planning, followed by site based role in St John, NB.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Pre-Commissioning Manager and interfaces with PE’s, CMT, MC, Start-Up, and Operations personnel on discipline-specific issues.
• Direct supervisor of Instrument Discipline Specialists assigned to support site-wide activities and provides technical management and direction of Area Discipline Specialists and System Owners in the Systems Completion process against the schedules.
• Provides discipline-specific technical, planning, and execution management support to the Area Commissioning Leads.
• Manages all activities within the ISCT matrix organization collaboratively with other Discipline Leads and the Area Commissioning Leads.
• Provides technical leadership and expertise to the core commissioning team and at Engineering and Construction interfaces.
• Supports each Area and the TO/HO team at the interface and Turnover from Construction at Mechanical Completion and Handover of Systems to Operations.
• Ensures equipment and systems are fully commissioned at Handover, compliant with project standards, specifications, and the Systems Completion Plan.
• Directs ownership and management of all Static & Dynamic Commissioning activities leading to Handover and supports Start-Up and Acceptance Testing.
• Identifies and manages discipline commissioning resource needs, tools, test equipment, plant, spares, etc.
• Ensures appropriate resource levels and skills are assigned to meet schedule and execution requirements.
• Manages and directs core teams of commissioning supervisors, technicians, vendors, and subcontractors across all plant areas.
• Ensures proper completion of commissioning and Handover documentation.
• Supports development and execution of Commissioning Plans and Schedules, and related procedures.
• Manages activities to ensure safe and effective completion of commissioning and transition to operations.
• Supports maintenance of the Systems Completion Database and progress tracking.
• Reports on progress and performance metrics.
• Contributes to development of Management Procedures, Acceptance Procedures, Turnover, and Completion Packages.
• Ensures safety and environmental controls are observed during activities.

Additional ad-hoc tasks may be assigned as needed, within the employee's skills and role, to meet organizational needs.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• College/university degree and/or technical diploma with 15+ years of project completion and operations experience.
• Proven track record supervising large teams through Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, Start-Up, and initial operations.
• Good understanding of Fiber optic communication networks.
• Strong technical skills in discipline subject matter.
• In-depth knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria.
• Understanding of project execution, engineering, construction, commissioning, and completion practices.
• Knowledge of work planning, scheduling, and tracking.

Communication:

• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.

Behavior/Core Competencies:

• Strong work ethic with a focus on delivery and organization.
• Leadership and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of project lifecycle execution.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe all Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company and applicable authorities.

Role Details:

• Location: St John, New Brunswick, Canada
• Relocation required: No
• Travel required: No
• Contract type: N/A
• Experience level: 15 years