Job Description

About the Role

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced and motivated Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent to support the safe and successful commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of mineral processing facilities. This is a site-based, camp, fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) role responsible for leading commissioning activities across complex process plants. This role provides field leadership and technical oversight throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing phases. The Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent acts as a key link between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure safe, structured, and efficient transition from construction to operations.

The JDS Way

All employees are expected to promote and adhere to:

• Accept No Mediocrity
• Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
• Be True to Our Word
• Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
• Maintain Open and Honest Communication
• Ensure No Harm to People, the Environment, Assets, or Reputation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities on site
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and work packages
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities
• Manage commissioning personnel, contractors, vendors, and specialist consultants
• Ensure systems are commissioned safely and in accordance with design intent
• Coordinate system handovers between construction, commissioning, and operations teams
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for commissioning activities
• Lead commissioning risk assessments, hazard reviews, and safety planning initiatives
• Manage lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, and energy isolation requirements during commissioning
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide reporting on schedule, risks, and performance
• Support punch list management, deficiency resolution, and system turnover activities
• Coordinate vendor representatives and OEM specialists during equipment startup
• Support operator training and operational readiness programs
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and multidisciplinary coordination
• Review engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and operating procedures
• Ensure commissioning documentation is completed and maintained accurately
• Participate in plant performance testing and achievement of design criteria
• Support plant optimization and ramp-up activities following startup
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements