Commissioning Technician

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Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

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As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

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We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

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About the job:

Kent is looking for Electrical Commissioning Technicians to support the Kearl In-Pit Tailings Area 2 (ITA2) Project. The technician will execute field electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, complete testing and documentation, troubleshoot equipment, and support the safe turnover of systems to Operations. Working under the direction of commissioning leadership, this role coordinates closely with Construction, Systems Completion, Operations, Engineering, vendors, and other disciplines.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Commissioning Execution and Field Support

• Execute electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, start-up, and functional testing activities in accordance with approved procedures, work packs, drawings, and schedules.
• Inspect, verify, and test electrical equipment and systems, including power distribution equipment, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres, motors, variable-frequency drives, grounding, lighting, heat tracing, cabling, and associated protection and control circuits.
• Perform continuity, insulation resistance, phase rotation, point-to-point, protective device, motor rotation, and other electrical checks within the individual’s training, authorization, and applicable site requirements.
• Support energization planning and execution by confirming system boundaries, prerequisites, permits, isolations, test equipment, and stakeholder readiness.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical faults and equipment performance issues; document findings and elevate complex or safety-critical conditions to commissioning leadership.
• Coordinate field activities with commissioning specialists, construction, operations, engineering, QA/QC, vendors, and other disciplines to remove constraints and maintain safe work fronts.

Systems Completion and Documentation

• Complete commissioning check sheets, test records, deficiency reports, redlines, and turnover documentation accurately and on time using the Systems Completion Database (SCDB) or equivalent system.
• Verify installation completeness and system readiness against draw