Principal Commissioning Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Principal Commissioning Manager to lead complex project commissioning and ensure successful project delivery. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in engineering, project management, and a Professional Engineer license. The role includes coordination with contractors and managing safety standards. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in complex projects.
• Able to read and interpret signal and construction plans.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning plans with contractors.
• Review and approve subsystem commissioning plans.
• Lead monthly Project Co Commissioning meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Commissioning knowledge

Engineering analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science or technical degree in electrical/systems engineering

Professional Engineer license (P.Eng)

Job description

About Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail STS is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Principal Commissioning Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Overview

Mission: The commissioning and hand over of a complex project (large project size, complex technological systems or involving international companies) in accordance with the Contract Requirements, to the PM (client) for commercial operation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with civil and third-party contractors to prepare and develop commissioning plans.
• Review and approve the subsystem and system-wide commissioning plans inclusive of civil partners.
• Integrate the commissioning schedule for systems and civil commissioning.
• Develop cutover and migration plans for system integration purposes.
• Develop and/or review test procedures for all subsystems related to a rail system project.
• Ensure all work packages have adequate local resources and manage workload forecasts for commissioning activities.
• Review drawings and make recommendations concerning constructability, reliability and maintainability for the civil and systems deliveries.
• Work directly with customers and subcontractors to successfully execute the latter stages of projects and effectively turn the system over to the customer.
• Provide valued input to the project by interfacing with all aspects of the Joint Venture.
• Lead the monthly Project Co Commissioning meetings.
• Manage field verification testing for all tie-in locations for equipment requirements, tag changes, and circuit wiring details with limited support from the customer.
• Perform expedited engineering and equipment functions.
• Perform on-site verification of deliveries for signal company.
• Maintain inventory of signal company spare materials.
• Sorting/Ordering of all tags, tag lists, and pull sheets.
• Represent and lead STS at meetings at Joint Venture level.
• Provide bid and proposal data on potential projects.
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly reports regarding the commissioning process and execution.
• Responsible for the execution of Health and Safety processes per STS guidelines and project requirements.
• Other systems related works as directed by the project to support project needs.
• Experience to perform the aforementioned accountabilities and knowledge of commissioning standards and requirements.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or technical degree (preferably in electrical or systems engineering).
• Professional Engineer licensed to practice in Canada (P.Eng).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance of vehicles, systems, equipment and facilities of similar scope and complexity on a multi-million dollar scale.
• Knowledge of construction methods and standards used in the construction of railway systems.
• Experience in switch and signal train transportation systems as a design engineer, project engineer, or system engineer/integrator is a plus.
• Willingness to take on large challenges with mass transit projects.
• Able to perform signal circuit engineering and test signal equipment & circuits; able to place signal systems into service.
• Ability to read and interpret switch and signal line drawings, schematics, and cable plans; interpret construction plans.
• Certification or Technical Degree; Bachelor’s Degree required; Canadian Professional Engineer license (P.Eng) preferred.
• Clear criminal background check.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Languages

• English – Proficient

Benefits

Hitachi STS employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability, life & accident insurance, savings plan, and paid vacation. We also offer work/life programs such as flextime and various training and development opportunities.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please visit our careers page at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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