CSU Electrical and Controls Lead, St. John’s, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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CSU Electrical and Controls Lead

Location

St. John’s, NL

About Us

Our client is a progressive, people-powered, and energetic company that provides project management, project services, engineering, technical, and personnel services to the Energy, Resource, and Commercial sectors. Our vision is to empower each member of the team to control the success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of commissioning and start-up activities for all electrical systems, including generators (MPG/E-gen), distribution panels, switchgear, UPS, transformers, MCCs, and lighting systems.
• Develop and execute electrical commissioning plans, work packs, system procedures, and test documentation.
• Direct the safe energization of systems in coordination with Construction, Operations, and HSE.
• Lead pre-energization walkdowns, isolation verification, live system risk reviews, and energization meetings.
• Ensure lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices are strictly followed during all commissioning activities.
• Work with a team of technicians and operators during commissioning execution, providing hands-on leadership in the field.
• Liaise with vendors and OEM representatives to support functional testing, troubleshooting, and system tuning.
• Manage system progress tracking using project completions tools (smart completions).
• Drive punch list resolution, system turnover readiness, and support transition to steady-state operations.
• Provide technical support during system start-up, power distribution loading, and abnormal condition response.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control loops under time sensitive conditions.

Requirements

• Able to work offshore rotation: 21 days on/21 days off.
• Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal or equivalent) or Electrical Technologist/engineering degree with strong commissioning background.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in electrical systems, with 10+ years in commissioning leadership roles.
• Extensive commissioning experience required (preferred: platforms, FPSOs, topsides, or modular packages).
• Instrumentation qualifications are considered an asset and preferred.
• Experience working in a start-up environment is required.
• Current offshore safety training (e.g., BOSIET, CSTS, WHMIS, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Confined Space) is preferred.
• Familiarity with hazardous area electrical systems (ATEX/IECEx), testing equipment, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a rotational offshore environment under dynamic and high-risk conditions.
• Familiar with completion systems (Smart Completions) is an asset.
• Proven track record with facility start-ups.

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