C-Commissioning Instrumentation Lead

Commissioning Instrumentation LeadLocation: Edmonton, Alberta
Positions: 1
Start Date: December 7, 2026
End Date: December 6, 2027
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Commissioning Instrumentation Lead to oversee instrumentation, controls and automation commissioning activities at a major industrial facility in Edmonton.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout commissioning, testing and initial startup, ensuring instrumentation and control systems are safely tested, validated and transitioned into operation.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring extensive experience with industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, process controls, automation and commissioning procedures.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and controls commissioning activities in accordance with approved commissioning plans, procedures and safety standards.
• Participate in an integrated field leadership team, planning and preparing equipment and systems for initial startup.
• Coordinate system inspections, commissioning walkdowns, punch lists, deficiency resolution and equipment readiness.
• Review commissioning plans, procedures, execution strategies and system documentation.
• Manage commissioning test records, check sheets, technical reports and completion documentation in accordance with the Completions Management System (CMS).
• Interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), instrumentation drawings, loop diagrams, vendor documentation and equipment manuals.
• Coordinate instrumentation testing, monitoring, programming, validation and troubleshooting.
• Support Cause and Effect testing, interlock verification, Control Narrative reviews and redline updates.
• Validate vendor settings, equipment data and testing parameters.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), documenting deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Coordinate vendors, subcontractors and commissioning personnel to ensure safe and efficient execution of commissioning activities.
• Identify and prioritize system completion requirements, commissioning activities and outstanding deficiencies.
• Support testing and validation of electrical heat tracing (EHT) systems.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, electrical, mechanical, operations and automation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, redline drawings, system documentation and turnover packages.
• Prepare daily commissioning progress reports.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to junior commissioning personnel.
• Act as the Instrumentation Subject Matter Expert throughout commissioning and startup.
• Ensure all activities comply with corporate safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman Instrumentation Interprovincial Red Seal certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading commissioning and startup activities involving instrumentation, electrical systems, automated mechanical equipment and process control systems.
• Extensive experience with industrial instrumentation, control systems, automation and commissioning procedures.
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation equipment testing, monitoring, programming and validation.
• Experience with Cause and Effect testing, control narratives, interlock verification and automated equipment commissioning.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics and vendor documentation.
• Knowledge of VFDs, protection relays, transformer testing, high-voltage energization and electrical heat tracing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating commissioning teams, contractors and equipment vendors.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working under strict industrial safety and environmental requirements.

Preferred Industry ExperiencePrevious commissioning and startup experience in one or more of the following industries is highly desirable:

• 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 facilities involving instrumentation, automation, advanced process controls and integrated electrical systems will be considered an asset.
Required Safety Certifications

• CSTS-20, including Basic Scaffold Safety
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry and Monitoring
• WHMIS
• H2S Alive
• Applicable OSSA safety training

Additional InformationThis 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 instrumentation testing, system validation and startup activities.
Candidates must possess a valid Journeyman Instrumentation Interprovincial Red Seal certification and demonstrate significant industrial commissioning leadership experience.


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