Commissioning Operator - HPU

Reporting to the Commissioning Coordinator for the HPU, the HPU Commissioning Operator will oversee the initial startup, testing, and stabilization of the HPU. Ensuring all equipment is safely energized, tested, and brought to full production capacity in compliance with Clients safety standards.

The position requires working with Vendors and subcontractors and significant “hands-on” field activities; troubleshooting equipment, verifying system performance against design specifications, and training Operations personnel.

Expectations:

HSE

• Adheres to all Project site-specific safety directives and initiatives. Including the Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) plan. Also known as Safety In Transition (SIT) Plan.
• Understand and follow all Clients EH&S Standards, especially with regards to Permitting work and energy isolation (LOTO) and the Basic Safety Process (BSP) requirements.
• Acts as a Safety Ambassador, planning and participating in all site safety drills and practices.
• Actively participates in regular site inspections, safety meetings and tool-box sessions.
• Ensures all accidents/incidents are promptly reported.

Commissioning

First 3-months:

• Get up to speed as quickly as possible; work with your Commissioning Coordinator to understand the Commissioning and startup plans for the HPU, this includes reviewing the System Commissioning Packages and procedures.
• Complete the CSU Operator Training Material and Competency Validation for the HPU.
• Complete the Clients Safety Work Permit (SWP) training. While this training is extensive, the principles are aligned with other Alberta industrial sites.

Field Work:

• Support Construction Complete (CC) walkdowns.
• Support Mechanically Complete (MC) walkdowns.
• Install energy isolations, issue SWPs as required.
• Follow directions from the HPU CSU Coordinator and provide daily progress reports.
• Execute Commissioning and Startup procedures.
• Redline Operations Site Work Instruction Manuals (SWIMs, also known as Operating Procedures).
• Support/Manage Vendors and Contractors while they are on-site. Monitor their progress.
• Share CSU experience, opinions, and knowledge. Teach and mentor less experienced members of the team.
• Support the training of Operations personnel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certifications (Academic, Professional): Power Engineer (min 4th Class)
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on operator experience in hydrogen production units (e.g. SMR, ATR, Gasification). Experience in a project commissioning or startup role is highly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of hydrogen production (e.g. SMR, ATR, Gasification), CO Shift Units, gas compression (H2, CO2), Amine CO2 scrubbing, are a definite asset.
• Oxygen Awareness – knowledge and awareness of the protocols and criticality of cleanliness when working on high-pressure pure oxygen systems.
• Required Safety Certification (OSSA & CSTS): Construction Safety Training System CSTS-20, Basic Scaffold Safety (CSTS-20), Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitoring, WHMIS, H2S Alive.

Core Competencies

• Safety Focused – views safety as a personal value
• Adaptable - Able to change and adapt to dynamic work environments with ease.
• Collaborator - Works Collaboratively with all Team members towards a common goal. Puts team before self.
• Technical - Ability to identify, troubleshoot & resolve potential problems.
• Organized – able to strategize and build plans to meet objectives, goals and deadlines.
• Communications - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Software Literacy – Proficient in the use of Office Applications, Smart Plant Review and Bluebeam Revu an asset.