Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Process Lead / Utilities Operator to support the commissioning, startup, testing and stabilization of water treatment and utility systems at a major industrial facility in Edmonton.
Reporting to the Water/Common Areas Commissioning Coordinator, the successful candidate will oversee the transition from construction to operations, with a primary focus on cooling towers, Veolia Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Electrodeionization (EDI) systems.
This is a hands-on field position requiring strong operational knowledge of industrial water treatment, commissioning procedures, equipment troubleshooting and system performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Support commissioning, startup and stabilization of water treatment and common utility systems.
- Review commissioning packages, startup plans, operating procedures and system documentation.
- Participate in Construction Complete (CC) and Mechanical Complete (MC) walkdowns.
- Perform energy isolations and issue Safety Work Permits as required.
- Execute commissioning and startup procedures in accordance with approved plans.
- Support Veolia RO/EDI equipment vendors and engineering teams during initial membrane startup.
- Monitor and verify RO/EDI permeate water quality to ensure compliance with operating specifications.
- Assist with testing and optimization of Reverse Osmosis Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures.
- Monitor cooling tower chemistry, water treatment requirements and blowdown control to maintain system efficiency.
- Troubleshoot water treatment equipment and verify performance against engineering specifications.
- Support automation teams with PLC/HMI I/O checks, loop testing, alarm verification and control system commissioning.
- Coordinate and monitor vendors, contractors and technical support personnel during commissioning activities.
- Review, update and redline operating procedures and Site Work Instruction Manuals (SWIMs).
- Identify system deficiencies, support troubleshooting and assist with corrective actions.
- Provide daily commissioning progress reports to the CSU Coordinator.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance and commissioning teams.
- Mentor junior commissioning personnel and assist with training operations staff.
- Ensure all activities comply with corporate safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Fourth Class Power Engineering certification.
- 3–10 years of industrial operations experience.
- Experience with industrial water treatment systems, utilities and associated process equipment.
- Strong understanding of process operations, equipment troubleshooting and safe startup procedures.
- Ability to interpret operating procedures, commissioning documentation and technical drawings.
- Experience with equipment isolations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and industrial Safety Work Permits.
- Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors and multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to industrial safety and environmental compliance.
Preferred Experience
- Commissioning and startup of industrial utility and water treatment systems.
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Electrodeionization (EDI) equipment operation.
- Veolia water treatment systems.
- Cooling tower operations, water chemistry and blowdown management.
- Membrane startup, water quality monitoring and RO Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures.
- PLC/HMI systems, instrumentation loop checks and alarm verification.
- Industrial facilities involving power generation, chemical processing, gas processing or large-scale utility systems.
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, performing hands-on field activities and supporting the transition of water treatment and utility systems into full operation.
Candidates must possess a minimum Fourth Class Power Engineering certification. Previous commissioning experience with cooling towers, RO and EDI systems is highly desirable.