OTS is a premiere provider of commissioning and start-up services for the energy, mining and utilities sectors. We are currently seeking applications for the following position:
Commissioning & Start-up Manager
Reporting directly to OTS Corporate and the client, the CSU Manager is responsible for:- Preparation of project documentation including pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
- Preparation of the project commissioning and start-up plan including detailed activities and start-up logic.
- Work with engineers in early design phases to align handover and commissioning activities.
- Participate in workshops on design aspects that may assist in pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
- Provide leadership and management to the commissioning team in execution of all activities, with emphasis on continuous improvement.
- Assist with the development and management of commissioning and start-up budget, including forecast for future staffing requirements.
- Responsible for managing site materials and logistics.
- Coordinate and manage contractor and subcontractor activities associated with pre-commissioning and commissioning.
- Interface with Operations Team in commissioning, start-up and final turnover of the facility.
- Work closely with the project planners and schedulers.
- Assist in Operational Readiness Plan and Project Execution Plan development.
- Coordinate vendor activities for commissioning.
- Provide leadership in health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues on site and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring that the team complies with the HSE Plan.
- Ensure hazard/risk analysis is performed before start of activities.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required.
- Coordinate start-up activities with project management, engineering, construction, HSE , contractors, facility operations, and start-up personnel.
- Establish progress reporting systems for all phases of the commissioning and start-up of the facility.
- Ensure the commissioning plan is in compliance with the appropriate external regulatory bodies and OTS systems.
- Liaise with construction management, the client and OTS corporate office to ensure efficient and value-added service.
- Diploma or degree in Engineering; Engineering Technology; or Red Seal Journeyman.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A strong working knowledge of PSSR process and/or project turnover process in a commissioning capacity.
- Minimum of 10 years related experience, 5 of which must be in a lead commissioning role.
- Proven leadership and management experience.
- Excellent knowledge of on-site construction management during commissioning.
- Advanced knowledge of document management systems.
- Experience with planning or completions management software such as Omega or PathMaker.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong computer skills are a requirement for this position.
If you feel that you have the skills and desire to work for a growing technical services provider, please respond in confidence to careers@otsl.ca
