Operator

NES Fircroft; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Canada seeks a Commissioning Operator for the Power Block Unit to support the initial startup, testing, and stabilization of Baker Hughes Gas Turbines (LT16 x3) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries STG. You will ensure safe energization and bring systems to full production capacity in line with Air Products safety standards.

The role involves significant field work with vendors and engineering, troubleshooting, and training Operations personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on operator experience with Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) and/or Steam Turbine Generators.
• Power Engineer (min 4th Class) certification.
• Strong understanding of GTG and STG operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the initial startup, testing, and stabilization of GTGs (LT16 x3) and STGs.
• Safely energize equipment and bring to full production capacity per safety standards.
• Work with Vendors and subcontractors and perform hands-on field activities.
• Provide daily progress reports to the CSU Coordinator and team.
• Oversee commissioning and startup procedures, including electrical testing and system validation.
• Mentor less experienced team members and assist in training Operations personnel.

Skills

GTG operation

STG operation

Field troubleshooting

Safety standards

Education

Power Engineer (4th Class)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Commissioning Operator in the Power Block Unit

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Commissioning Coordinator for the Power Block, the Commissioning Operator (Power) will support the initial startup, testing, and stabilization of the Baker Hughes Gas Turbines (model LT16 x 3) and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) STG.

Scope includes ensuring all equipment is safely energized, tested, and brought to full production capacity in compliance with Air Products safety standards.

The position requires working with Vendors and subcontractors and significant hands-on field activities; troubleshooting equipment, verifying system performance against design specifications, and training Operations personnel.

EXPECTATIONS:

First 3-months:

• Get up to speed as quickly as possible; work with your Commissioning Coordinator to understand the Commissioning and startup plans for the Power Block area. This includes reviewing the System Commissioning Packages and procedures.
• Complete the CSU Operator Training Material and Competency Validation for the Power Block Unit.
• Complete the Safety Work Permit (SWP) training. While this training is extensive, the principles are aligned with other Alberta industrial sites.

Field Work:

• Support Construction Complete (CC) walkdowns.
• Support Mechanically Complete (MC) walkdowns.
• Install energy isolations, issue SWPs as required.
• Follow directions from the Power CSU Coordinator and provide daily progress reports.
• Under the direction of your CSU Coordinator, work with vendors and Engineering to execute the Commissioning and Startup procedures that include but not limited to:
• Overseeing chemical cleaning and flushing of critical auxiliary units like lube oil and seal oil.
• Supporting the electrical testing of excitation systems, static frequency converters, and generator protection relays.
• Perform initial cold/hot commissioning, functional testing, and trial runs of the GTGs
• Commissioning of the STG condenser and cooling water systems
• Support STG steam line blowing
• Supporting STG initial roll & heat up. Overspeed testing, synchronization, load progression
• STG Reliability testing
• Redline Operations Site Work Instruction Manuals (SWIMs, also known as Operating Procedures).
• Share CSU experience, opinions, and knowledge. Teach and mentor less experienced members of the team.
• Support the training of Operations personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

Certifications:

Power Engineer (min 4th Class)

Experience

Minimum 5 years of hands-on operator experience with Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) and/or Steam Turbine Generators. Experience in the commissioning & startup of this equipment is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of GTG and/or STG operation required.