Commissioning Manager

Position Summary

The Contract CSU Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) activities for assigned projects. This role ensures safe, efficient, and timely integration of new assets into operations while meeting Cenovus standards for safety, quality, and reliability.

Responsibilities

Commissioning Planning & Execution

• Develop CSU execution plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Review and prepare Commissioning Work Packages (CWPs) and system dossiers.

• Coordinate multi-discipline commissioning teams and third-party contractors.

• Manage commissioning stage activities including FAT, SAT, leak checks, air blows, purging, and first fills.

• Ensure all commissioning stage testing requirements are met and documented.

Project Integration & Operations Readiness

• Coordinate SIMOPS for brownfield projects with maintenance and operations teams.

• Oversee LOTO, permitting, and equipment loading into SAP.

• Support creation of PM plans, procedures, manuals, and reliability monitoring setups.

• Facilitate operations training and onboarding for new systems.

PSSR & Punch List Management

• Lead Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) planning and execution.

• Track and close punch list items in collaboration with project stakeholders.

• Ensure all reliability and maintenance deliverables are completed for sign-off.

Turnover & Close-Out

• Support walkdowns and deficiency resolution with Project and Construction Managers.

• Ensure completion of all project scope requirements and facilitate Turnover of Care, Custody, and Control (TCCC).

• Upload all relevant documentation to Cenovus SharePoint and update trackers.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Implement and enforce site-specific safety policies and procedures.

• Maintain records of safety and environmental training for commissioning teams.

• Participate in audits, inspections, and safety meetings; ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Promote Behavior-Based Safety and proactive hazard identification.

Reporting

• Provide regular progress updates on CSU activities to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning and start-up within oil & gas or heavy industrial projects.

• Strong knowledge of CSU planning, execution, and integration with operations.

• Familiarity with SAP, PM plan development, and reliability processes.

• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Commitment to HSE excellence and regulatory compliance.

Working Conditions

• This is a site-based role in Lloydminster, SK.

• Travel may be required to support project activities.

• Must comply with company safety standards and site requirements.