Hydroelectric Dam Commissioning & Operations Subject Matter Expert

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer () in Canada or eligibility for registration.
• 10 years experience leading commissioning startup and early operations of hydroelectric dams or pumpedstorage facilities.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian hydrosector regulatory requirements (federal and provincial).
• Demonstrated experience working in FEL phases of major infrastructure projects ideally supporting FEL3 design development.
• Strong understanding of underground hydro powerhouse systems turbinegenerator commissioning reservoir operations and highvoltage grid interfaces.
• Proven ability to influence design decisions challenge assumptions and provide authoritative operational insight

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The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide specialized engineering and operational advisory support to a Front-End Loading (FEL3) development team preparing a major pumpedstorage hydroelectric facility proposal. The SME will contribute technical expertise commissioning guidance and regulatory insight to ensure the proposed design execution strategy and readiness plans align with Canadian hydroelectric industry standards regulatory frameworks and prudent engineering practice.

This is a senior consulting role intended for an engineer with 10 years of leadership experience in the precommissioning commissioning startup and early operations of hydroelectric dams or pumpedstorage facilities in Canada.

Engagement Context

The SME will support a consulting engineering firms FEL3 proposal development for a major pumpedstorage hydroelectric project in Ontario. All project details remain confidential and discretionary. The role focuses on expert advisory design validation and strategic commissioning guidance rather than daytoday engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commissioning & Operational Expertise

• Provide expert review and input on commissioning philosophy precommissioning plans startup strategies and operational readiness elements for a largescale pumpedstorage hydro facility.
• Assess constructability and operability considerations throughout FEL3 development ensuring alignment with industry best practices and operational standards.
• Advise on integration of mechanical electrical and control systems associated with turbines generators gate structures headrace/tailrace systems and reservoir operations.

2. Technical Review & Design Input

• Participate in technical workshops (e.g. HAZOP HSE reviews risk assessments constructability reviews value engineering SIL analysis) to provide operational insight and identify commissioning risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate FEL3 design deliverables including project specifications engineering studies and functional design descriptions with emphasis on commissioning logic sequencing and operability.
• Recommend improvements to enhance reliability maintainability and longterm operational performance of the facilitys systems.

3. Schedule Cost & Execution Planning Support

• Review commissioningrelated elements of the Class 3 cost estimate and integrated project schedule ensuring accuracy of labor equipment test plans and startup duration assumptions.
• Support development of the Implementation Plan regarding precommissioning commissioning and startup activities including resource strategies testing protocols and interface requirements with engineering and construction teams.

4. Regulatory & Compliance Guidance

• Provide expertise in Canadian hydroelectric permitting safety and operational regulations including federal and provincial frameworks relevant to hydroelectric operation (e.g. water management environmental compliance operational safety standards).
• Support the project team in identifying regulatory obligations related to commissioning and early operations ensuring FEL3 planning accounts for necessary compliance pathways.

5. Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Review and advise on the project risk register focusing on commissioning and operational risks such as system integration issues hydromechanical equipment readiness energization risk and operational transition challenges.
• Recommend mitigation strategies contingency planning and assurance measures to reduce commissioning risk and support smooth turnover to operations.

6. Stakeholder & Interface Support

• Provide expert advisory support during coordination between engineering construction environmental and operations functions to ensure commissioning alignment across project disciplines.
• Participate in meetings with project management engineering teams and external stakeholders where operational insight is required.

7. Documentation & Deliverable Support

• Contribute to or review key FEL3 deliverables related to commissioning including:
  • Commissioning execution plans
  • Precommissioning strategy
  • Startup procedures and readiness criteria
  • Operations and maintenance considerations for early design stages
• Validate that commissioning documentation meets industry best practice company standards and regulatory expectations.