Commissioning Lead/Project 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.

Shift: 14/14, 12.5 hrs/day

Flights from Edmonton and/or Calgary

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

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 levels—field 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 5–10 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.

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