Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Electrical Lead to support the commissioning, testing, energization and startup of electrical and automated systems at a major industrial facility in Edmonton.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout commissioning and startup, ensuring electrical systems are safely tested, energized and transitioned into operation.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring extensive experience with industrial electrical systems, power distribution, protection relays, transformers, VFDs, instrumentation and automated equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical commissioning and startup activities in accordance with approved commissioning plans, procedures and safety standards.
- Perform static and dynamic commissioning, including continuity checks, insulation resistance (Megger) testing, functional testing and VFD programming.
- Coordinate testing, inspection and energization of electrical equipment, including switchgear, transformers, automatic transfer switches (ATS), UPS systems and associated power distribution equipment.
- Support high-voltage substation energization, protection relay testing and interlock verification.
- Conduct construction completion and commissioning walkdowns, identifying installation deficiencies and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Manage electrical punch lists, deficiency tracking and corrective actions through to completion.
- Complete commissioning check sheets, test records, inspection reports and technical documentation.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), identifying and documenting deficiencies.
- Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), P&IDs, isometrics, loop diagrams, vendor documentation and equipment manuals.
- Review and assist with developing commissioning plans, procedures and startup strategies.
- Coordinate vendors, subcontractors and E&I personnel to execute commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
- Direct electrical and instrumentation resources to troubleshoot equipment deficiencies and resolve technical issues.
- Support electrical heat tracing (EHT) testing, verification and validation.
- Maintain commissioning records, system documentation, redline drawings and turnover packages in accordance with project requirements.
- Prepare daily progress reports for the CSU Electrical Coordinator.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, construction, operations and commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for startup.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior commissioning personnel.
- Act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert throughout commissioning and startup.
- Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Journeyman Electrician with Interprovincial Red Seal certification (mandatory).
- Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
- Minimum 5 years leading commissioning and startup activities involving electrical, instrumentation, automated mechanical equipment and process control systems.
- Strong experience with industrial electrical commissioning, troubleshooting, testing and energization.
- Extensive knowledge of power generation, electrical distribution, protection relays, VFDs, transformer testing and high-voltage systems.
- Experience with electrical interlocks, automated equipment commissioning and instrumentation integration.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, vendor settings and commissioning documentation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating electrical commissioning teams, contractors and equipment vendors.
- Strong understanding of industrial safety requirements and electrical isolation procedures.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience commissioning electrical and instrumentation systems in one or more of the following industries:
- Industrial gas production and processing
- Power generation and cogeneration
- Chemical and petrochemical facilities
- Cryogenic processing technologies
- Air separation facilities
- Syngas production
- CO2 capture facilities
- Experience with complex industrial projects involving high-voltage distribution, power generation systems, electrical heat tracing and advanced automation is highly desirable.
Required Safety Certifications
- CSTS-20, including Basic Scaffold Safety
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry and Monitoring
- WHMIS
- H2S Alive
- Applicable OSSA safety training
Additional Information
This is a one-year commissioning assignment at a major industrial project in Edmonton, Alberta.
The successful candidate must be comfortable working in an active construction and commissioning environment, providing hands-on technical leadership and coordinating electrical testing, energization and startup activities.
Candidates must possess a valid Journeyman Electrical Interprovincial Red Seal certification and demonstrate significant industrial commissioning leadership experience.