Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Specialist

About the Job:

Kent is seeking Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning Specialists to support the Kearl – In-Pit Tailings Area Project. The role supports and steers the execution, coordination, and delivery of commissioning activities on site, with a focus on I&C discipline activities, working closely with the Systems Completion Lead, project leadership, contractors, and discipline teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely system turnover to Operations.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Commissioning Execution & Technical Support

• Support and steer commissioning activities from planning through handover to Operations in alignment with project milestones, with a focus on I&C discipline activities

• Support implementation and maintenance of the Commissioning Execution Plan in accordance with project and client requirements

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of commissionable systems, including system completion, turnover documentation, and punch list resolution

• Monitor static and dynamic commissioning activities and support resolution of issues impacting quality or schedule

• Participate in vendor Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), control system testing, and Site Integration / Interface FATs (SIFTs), as required.

Operational Coordination

• Coordinate with commissioning, construction, QA/QC, and operations teams to meet schedule priorities and critical path requirements

• Interface with engineering, procurement, HSE, construction, Operations, CMT, and Production Project Contractors to align I&C commissioning readiness and resolve interface issues

• Provide I&C commissioning input into project planning, risk mitigation, and quality activities

• Support the seamless transition of control and automation systems from Project execution to Operations

Contractor, Vendor & Systems Completion Support

• Act as a technical resource for instrumentation and control systems (e.g., field instrumentation, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, networks, and control panels)

• Support contractor use of the Systems Completion Database (SCDB) for tracking, certification, turnover, and quality documentation

• Support development of commissioning documentation, including commissioning plans, system and sub-system definitions, scoping, loop checks, functional testing, check sheets, and preservation plans

• Support implementation of project work management systems within commissioning activities (e.g., permits, LUN, LOTO, Safety-in-Transition, energizations)

Performance, Compliance & HSSEQ

• Support tracking of system readiness, commissioning milestones, and KPIs

• Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable codes, client specifications, and internal standards

• Support preparation of commissioning reports, handover documentation, and lessons learned

• Apply commissioning lessons learned from previous projects to improve execution and safety performance

• Support implementation of quality and HSSEQ requirements and assist with resolution of non-conformances or technical issues

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge / Qualification / Training / Certification:

• Technical diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred

• Significant experience supporting I&C commissioning, construction, or systems completion on oil & gas, energy, or industrial projects

• Working knowledge of I&C commissioning methodologies, completions systems, and turnover documentation (SCDB or equivalent)

Communication

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and organizational levels

Behavioral/Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills

• Ability to manage multiple work fronts while maintaining collaboration and a strong safety culture

HSSEQ Commitment:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Fort McKay, AB

Relocation required: N/A

Travel required: Per project/client requirements

Contract type: N/A

Experience level: 10 years