Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is seeking a Commissioning Manager to join our Minerals & Metals (M&M) team at our construction project in Northern Saskatchewan.

The Role

The Commissioning Manager will be reporting directly to the Construction Manager and functionally to the Director, Technical & Assurance M&M West and will be responsible for leading the planning and execution of the commissioning phase of all on site facilities. This role has overall responsibility for overseeing the testing, verification and handover of complex systems to ensure they operate according to design specifications and safety standards. As a senior member of the project team, the Commissioning Manager will contribute to the project planning, scheduling, site health and safety, contractor coordination, field quality assurance, as well as logistics and for the commissioning of the site and facilities. The successful candidate will lead the Commissioning team, liaise with the construction management team, engineering team, operations and contractors in order to successfully lead this stage of the project.

If you are looking to build upon your career and continue to develop your skills in the mining and consulting industries, we want to hear from you.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is one of Canada’s longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to 1907 with a presence in Saskatchewan for over 60 years – The Saskatoon office is the Potash Centre of Excellence and leaders in uranium, lithium and other base metals with multi-discipline expertise leading sustaining capital and all phases of projects from concept studies up to large scale EPCM projects. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule commissioning activities
• Validate systems to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Contractor management and coordination for commissioning activities
• Field quality assurance and turnover documentation for commissioning activities
• Identify, document and resolve deficiencies identified during testing
• Liaise with construction management and the home office engineering support
• Ensure Wood contract documentation references necessary contractor requirements to support commissioning, including schedule and turnover requirements

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Minimum 20 years of related experience, with a minimum of 5 years focusing on construction
• Commissioning or operations of Mining projects
• Excellent knowledge of on-site construction management during commissioning
• Advanced knowledge of document management systems
• Proven leadership and management skills
• An entrepreneurial approach and the ability to take on challenges in a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent track record in managing projects greater than 100M$
• Experience in overseas projects with different commodities (gold, iron ore, copper, nickel, potash, diamond)
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.