EIC Commissioning Lead

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to find a R&D Lab Technician to work a 1-year contract with possible extension in Aurora, NC. 

This Laboratory Technician position is responsible for sample retrieving in the field, preparation of sampling, and reporting. In addition, with this being a start-up plant, the lab tech will be responsible for assisting in creation of the processes, SOPs and development of the lab.

This is a 12-hour shift rotating shift. Airswift will be happy to discuss further the rotation schedule for this opportunity. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform lab activities, such as setting up lab equipment and preparing chemical solutions.
• Conduct tests, interpret and analyze data, compile results, prepare reports, and present conclusions.
• Must document every test results carefully. During the research and testing phases, need to accurately record all variables, such as chemical type, amount, compound components, chemical temperature and test duration.
• Must also adhere to safety standards during laboratory testing, such as wearing protective clothing and taking additional precautions as needed.
• Improve current formulations of products when needed.
• Calibration of equipment

• Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques
• Practical hands-on attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality 
• Flexible approach to working 
• Troubleshooting issues with Lab equipment and processes 
• Calibration 

Requirements:

• Chemistry degree is preferred or a related technical degree.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of testing experience within chemical lab setting.
• Must have experience handling hazardous material. 
• Must have industrial experience. This is an industrial site & will need to know how to adopt to the environment. 

• Providing HSE leadership to ensure the safety of employees and contractors while protecting the environment.
• Delivering project management activities: early studies, engineering, operational readiness, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Set and maintain project budgets and schedules to meet internal and external commitments.
• Engage and manage engineering service providers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Prepare, review, and issue tender documentation.
• Source, procure, and engage suppliers and specialized subcontractors.
• Create and maintain project documentation in the different phases to meet Kitimat and Atlantic operations requirements.
• Engage and manage area stakeholders to ensure alignment and the best solution is selected and implemented to meet the business requirements.
• Preparing presentations to investment committee and participating in investment meetings.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote teamwork, excellence, and team engagement.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement in project management and control.
• Developing constructive relationships and collaboration with team colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Addressing issues and concerns in a positive and constructive manner with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Engaging and progressing objectives and personal development plan with the Project Delivery Coordinator.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Effective written and communication skills.

• University diploma in Engineering or a Technical college degree in a relevant field.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• An Engineer-In-Training with related experience can be considered.
• Project management training (PMP or master in project management) is a definitive asset.
• At least 15 + years of experience in construction/industrial environment. 
• A proven track record of site management with safety, customer service, and financial responsibilities.
• Sound understanding of project controls and project reporting requirements.
• Managed 5M to 20M+ million-dollar multi-discipline projects.
• Experience in managing and delivering capital brownfield projects from concept to close-out.
• Proven commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of the organization’s policies and standard practices.
• Exposure to the Company project management framework is advantageous.

• Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week.
• The position can be remote with frequent travel required to effectively manage the project.

• Adhere to and effectively communicate project/protype safety procedures and policies
• Proactively intervene where safety deficiencies are identified and report them to the respective leadership team
• Promote safety within commissioning activities and verify that safety procedures are implemented and followed
• Lead, mentor and execute the use of the Commissioning Management Plan phases and tollgates. Including but not limited to Build Verification, Punch listing, Notice of Energisation (NOE), Functional Testing, Process Testing, Request for Commissioning (RFC), Commissioning Completion
• Review and lead the commissioning readiness by prototype/project, such as but not limited to; ITR Matrix development and population, ITR Reviews, supporting and mentoring ITR Completion, development and review of Commissioning Test Procedures (CTP)
• Support and assist build verification, pre-commissioning phases of the protoypes/projects
• Lead and execute phase 2 dry commissioning and phase 3 wet commissioning the protoypes/projects
• Lead and Facilitate the Ready for Commissioning (RFC) process to enable commissioning activities to commence for each prototype/project
• Lead and Support Notice of Energisation (NOE) readiness for each prototype/project
• Ensure electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning spare parts, consumables, equipment, special tools etc are sufficient and available in time to commence the phases of commissioning
• Ensure vendor requirements for pre-commissioning and commissioning have been captured through the design phases and are ready for build and commissioning phases of the prototype/project
• Lead, supervise and support the reporting of commissioning execution to ensure that all technical, contractual information is properly recorded, collected and available for inspection/reference as required by law regulations, company policies and company procedures

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering Electrical or trade qualification
• Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience
• Demonstrate experience in leading a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word and outlook
• Demonstrate experience in working with Completion Management Systems (CMS)