Commissioning LeadProject Manager

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. is proudly 100% Canadian. We are a privately held employee-owned fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada. We have been serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009 OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on People and Doing the Job Right. Learn more about OCL here:

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Commissioning Lead / Project Manager to join our team at Kearl Oilsands. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in commissioning management within complex industrial or oil sands projects and will take a leadership role in driving safe efficient and compliant project delivery. This position has the following shift options: 5/2 or 10/4 12 hours per day with charter flights provided from either Calgary or Edmonton with flight allowances based on the province located.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive base salary negotiable based on experience
• Can hire as a direct employee or as a *Direct Service Provider/Subcontractor.
• Eligible for annual bonus based on company performance
• 100% employer-paid drugs travel life & dependent life insurance and AD&D
• Long-term disability
• $7000 flex credit account per year (can roll into and health care spending account and/or RRSP)
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone
• Company-provided IT assets
• The company paid professional membership fees and/or dues (e.g. P. Eng)

*DSPs - hourly wage only plus vehicle and insurance allowance; no overtime benefits vacation or stat holiday pay

About The Project

The Project involves the installation of four flotation column cells and tying into the existing plant facility. This multi-disciplinary project encompasses Civil Structural Mechanical Piping Electrical Insulation and Commissioning scopes.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans and strategies for projects.
• Coordinate and oversee the commissioning process.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests to verify system performance.
• Identify and resolve deficiencies or issues.
• Document and report commissioning activities.
• Manage commissioning schedules and resources.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation.
• Conduct training and handover activities.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors.
• Monitor progress and address project risks.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-commissioning evaluations and follow-ups.
• Ensure project completion within specified quality standards.

Key Skills

• Commissioning planning & execution: Ability to develop manage and execute commissioning plans across all project phases
• Project Coordination: Skilled in aligning schedules disciplines and contractors toward common milestones
• Site Support: Overseeing mechanical piping and E&I construction pre-commissioning commissioning and turnover to operations.
• Technical Skills: Candidates with prior experience in Aconex and Hexagon updates are strongly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of systems integration instrumentation controls and power systems
• Leadership: Proven capability to lead teams delegate responsibilities and manage performance in high-pressure environments
• Problem-solving: Able to quickly identify assess and resolve issues impacting safety quality or schedule
• Communication: Clear and effective communicator across all levelsfield crews vendors engineering teams and client stakeholders
• Documentation & reporting: Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills for system completions punch lists test results and turnover packages
• Safety focus: Commitment to safe work practices and fostering a zero-incident culture
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic fast-paced site conditions with shifting priorities

Education/Work Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum 510 years of experience in commissioning roles within the oil & gas energy or heavy industrial sectors
• Engineering or Technical diploma/degree in a relevant discipline
• 5 years of experience in commissioning in industrial environments
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary construction and commissioning processes
• Proven leadership communication and coordination skills
• Familiarity with oil sands safety regulatory and operational standards is a strong asset
• Valid safety certifications (e.g. First Aid OSSA CSTS WHMIS H2S Alive)
• Ability to work in a remote camp-based environment and adapt to changing site conditions
• Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.