Power Systems Production Manager

Finning Canada

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Permanent

Finning Canada is seeking an experienced Power & Energy Production Manager to join our growing Electric Power Generation team in Surrey BC. Reporting to the Manager Project Management Services this role is responsible for the successful management of package inspection factory acceptance testing (FAT) commissioning and warranty support for power system products and packaged solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sales Engineering Project Management Operations suppliers and customers to ensure projects are executed safely efficiently and in alignment with customer expectations contractual scope quality standards and budget requirements. This role is ideal for a technically strong power systems professional who combines field commissioning expertise with leadership project coordination and continuous improvement capabilities.

Why Join Finning
Strong career progression opportunities
Collaborative supportive and high-performing team
Hybrid work model: 3 days/week in office
Competitive compensation: $110000 $125000 base bonus medical benefits

Commissioning & Warranty Support (50%)

• Develop comprehensive testing and commissioning plans for power system projects and align scope schedules and expectations with customers.
• Maintain visibility of upcoming commissioning activities to support planning forecasting and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations teams to ensure appropriately skilled technical resources are available for site commissioning activities.
• Lead commissioning activities to ensure projects are completed safely on schedule within budget and according to agreed scope.
• Manage deficiency resolution customer acceptance and project sign-off processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate customer operator training during commissioning activities as required.
• Provide technical support during warranty periods including site optimization efforts and balance-of-plant warranty issues involving third-party vendors.
• Support the development of training strategies tooling requirements and commissioning best practices in collaboration with Learning & Development and Operations teams.
• Monitor commissioning schedules and financial performance to minimize cost overruns and effectively manage scope changes.

Package Inspection Factory Testing & Quality Management (50%)

• Provide overall responsibility for package construction quality and code compliance.
• Monitor projects during fabrication and construction phases to identify and address safety durability functionality and compliance concerns.
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) plans to validate equipment performance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers engineering teams and service operations to communicate requirements resolve design issues and improve documentation quality.
• Review package-related field issues and provide feedback to Engineering Estimating Project Management and Sales teams.
• Establish supplier quality requirements and ensure compliance with Finning standards.
• Develop and maintain quality control checklists testing procedures and validation processes.
• Create and implement standardized package construction requirements and ensure consistency across suppliers and packagers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging design manufacturing quality commissioning processes and field performance.
• Establish structured feedback loops and field follow-up processes to capture lessons learned and drive product improvements.
• Participate in technical solution development and project review meetings.
• Support technician and electrician development succession planning and technical training programs in partnership with Operations leaders and Learning & Development.
• Develop operational support programs for new Electric Power Generation products and technologies.
• Provide leadership direction and technical guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

• Certification in Electrical Mechanical or Engineering Technology or Electrical Trades Diploma or Journeyperson Certification.
• Minimum 8-10 years of power systems industry experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of commissioning and field service experience within power generation industrial power systems or related industries.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical and/or mechanical power generation systems.
• Experience working with customers contractors suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred

• Dual trade certification.
• Experience working with third-party packagers and equipment suppliers.
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
• 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with large-scale power generation standby power or industrial energy solutions.

Key Competencies

• Strong commissioning troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Project management and coordination skills including planning scheduling budgeting and risk management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability across multiple stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship management skills.
• Experience managing external partners contractors suppliers and customers.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to quality compliance and detail.
• Ability to resolve deficiencies and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership coaching mentoring and workforce development capabilities.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and business priorities.

Knowledge & Systems

• Electric Power Generation (EPG) products and applications.
• Power system commissioning and startup processes.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Industrial safety and code compliance requirements.
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) processes and methodologies.
• Finning ERP systems (Infor M3) considered an asset.

At Finning youll play a critical role in delivering industry-leading power solutions while helping shape the future of our Electric Power Generation business. Youll collaborate with talented teams across engineering operations project management and sales while contributing to innovative solutions that power customer success.

At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.