Commissioning Permit Writer

Commissioning Permit Writer – Industrial FacilityLocation: Edmonton, Alberta
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: December 7, 2026
End Date: December 6, 2027
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Commissioning Permit Writer to support the safe execution of commissioning and startup activities at a major industrial facility in Edmonton, Alberta.
Reporting to the CSU Permit Center Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the issuance and management of Safety Work Permits (SWPs), coordinating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) isolations, and ensuring compliance with site safety requirements.
This is a hands-on field position requiring extensive industrial operations experience, strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, and familiarity with Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) during the transition from construction to operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesPermit Center Operations

• Support the setup, organization and daily operation of the Commissioning and Startup (CSU) Permit Center.
• Coordinate Safety Work Permits (SWPs) and Construction Hazardous Work Permits (CHWPs) within a shared Permit Center.
• Review permit requests, conduct risk assessments and ensure all required approvals, signatures and supporting documentation are completed.
• Manage the permit process from initial request through work execution, closeout and final sign-off.
• Ensure permits comply with established Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) standards.
• Verify permit requirements for high-risk activities, including hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolations and other hazardous work.
• Support the use of Enablon electronic permitting software.
• Maintain accurate permit records, documentation and active permit tracking.

Energy Isolation and LOTO

• Verify that required energy isolations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are completed before work begins.
• Assist with field installation and verification of energy isolations as required.
• Maintain organized records of active isolations and system boundaries.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Coordinators to understand system ownership, isolation requirements and commissioning activities.
• Ensure safe work conditions are established before permits are authorized.

SIMOPS and Site Safety Coordination

• Review and understand the site SIMOPS plan and associated safety procedures.
• Participate in daily permit planning meetings involving construction, commissioning and operations personnel.
• Identify and resolve potential conflicts between simultaneous work activities.
• Coordinate communication between permit issuers, contractors, operations and commissioning teams.
• Maintain and communicate site safety bulletins, notices of energization and system ownership information.
• Maintain updated site maps identifying controlled areas, live systems and active piping commodities.
• Ensure permit issuers complete required pre-work inspections and verify job-site readiness.
• Conduct field audits to ensure ongoing work complies with approved permit conditions.
• Complete required safety audit forms and documentation.

Commissioning and Startup Support

• Review commissioning execution plans, project schedules, system commissioning packages and operating procedures.
• Understand system boundaries, commissioning priorities and equipment readiness requirements.
• Work closely with the CSU Permit Center Coordinator and commissioning teams to support safe startup activities.
• Complete required electronic permitting and site safety training.
• Support the transition of systems from construction control to commissioning and operations.
• Maintain clear communication with contractors, vendors and site personnel regarding permit requirements and work restrictions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industrial operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading commissioning and startup activities.
• Extensive Permit Center experience on major industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of Safety Work Permits, hazardous work permitting and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Experience supporting construction-to-operations transitions and SIMOPS coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to identify workplace hazards, assess risks and enforce safe work practices.
• Experience with industrial commissioning procedures, system boundaries and equipment isolations.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operations, construction, engineering and commissioning personnel.

Candidates must possess at least one of the following qualifications:

• Minimum Fourth Class Power Engineering certification.
• Journeyman Interprovincial Red Seal certification.
• Process Technician or Technologist qualification.
• Professional Process Engineer qualification.
• Equivalent safety experience.

Preferred Experience

• Enablon electronic permitting software.
• Permit Center coordination on major industrial construction and commissioning projects.
• Commissioning and startup of industrial gas facilities.
• Power generation and cogeneration facilities.
• Chemical and petrochemical processing.
• Cryogenic processing and air separation facilities.
• Syngas production and CO2 capture facilities.
• Experience managing permits and energy isolations during complex SIMOPS activities.

Required Safety Certifications

• CSTS-20
• 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, managing multiple permit activities, coordinating energy isolations and ensuring strict compliance with site safety requirements.
Candidates with extensive Permit Center experience, strong industrial operations backgrounds and previous commissioning and startup experience are strongly encouraged to apply.


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