C-Commissioning Process Lead

Commissioning Process Lead – Utilities (Water)Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Positions: 1
Start Date: December 7, 2026
End Date: December 6, 2027
Position OverviewWe 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 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, 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.


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