Commissioning Manager (Startup Supervisor)

About

Matchtech are supporting a key client in Canada for the recruitment of a Commissioning Manager (Startup Supervisor) to lead field electro‑mechanical commissioning activities across power and industrial plant environments. The requisition is a 12‑month contract, based fully on site in Guernsey, Saskatchewan.

Description

The Startup Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing field electro-mechanical commissioning projects in support of startup commissioning sequencing on Power and/or Industrial Plants. This position supervises the field team executing testing & commissioning activities for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems in conformance with startup standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, preparation and implementation of startup projects and major milestones with clients and vendors.
• Oversee implementation of startup procedures as required by clients.
• Oversee management of startup programs, daily meetings and work progress.
• Oversee project deliverables for contract execution.
• Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities.
• Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing.
• Supervise Startup Coordinators and oversee multiple commissioning systems and startup activities.
• Assign work and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Monitor and maintain staffing levels to meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff.
• Oversee management of projects to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget and schedule.
• Conduct technical presentations in meetings.
• Responsible for overseeing startup quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with equal employment opportunity initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Power & Controls or a relevant field of study and 8 years of experience managing Power or Industrial Plant Startup Commissioning activities in the field. Required or
• Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Power & Controls or a relevant field of study. and 10 years of experience managing Power or Industrial Plant Startup Commissioning activities in the field. Required or
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement Required
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain