Senior Commissioning Agent (Electrical)
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Key details
- Location
- Canada
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 9h ago
Skills
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Commissioning Agent (Electrical) based in Canada.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional to contribute to the successful delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will oversee commissioning activities, ensuring that critical electrical and mechanical systems operate safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications. You will combine hands-on fieldwork with technical development, working on a diverse range of mission-critical facilities, including hospitals, data centers, and specialized laboratories. Using advanced cloud-based commissioning tools, you will develop testing procedures, assess system performance, and coordinate with contractors and clients. You will also play a key role in identifying deficiencies, resolving technical challenges, and maintaining high-quality project standards. This remote position offers a dynamic working environment, meaningful technical responsibilities, and opportunities to make a lasting impact across multiple projects.
Accountabilities:
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Lead and deliver commissioning activities, combining off-site technical development with on-site inspections, testing, and physical verification.
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Develop detailed functional performance test procedures to verify that building systems and equipment operate as intended.
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Use modern cloud-based commissioning platforms and software to manage documentation, testing activities, and project information.
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Conduct on-site commissioning activities, complete inspection and commissioning documentation, and identify, track, and report system deficiencies.
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Attend, coordinate, and chair commissioning meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and ensure effective communication between project stakeholders.
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Represent the commissioning team at site meetings, communicate project progress, identify outstanding contractor deliverables, and address technical questions from contractors, clients, and owner representatives.
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Evaluate system performance and support the successful commissioning and handover of fully operational facilities.
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Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to maintain quality standards, meet deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and project requirements.
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Travel regularly to project sites throughout Alberta to perform commissioning services.
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A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering, technologist, or technician diploma or degree in a related discipline.
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At least 5 years of relevant experience in MEP construction, commissioning, and/or project management.
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Familiarity with commissioning processes and an understanding of thermal environments in mission-critical facilities, including hospitals, data centers, and Class 2/3 biological containment laboratories.
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Strong knowledge of psychrometrics, heat transfer principles, and applicable building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, fire protection, and energy codes.
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Practical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical equipment, including CRACs, CRAHs, AHUs, RTUs, VRF systems, evaporators, heat pumps, boilers, chillers, adiabatic coolers, pumps, sensors, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and flowmeters.
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Understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Sequences of Operation (SOOs), trend analysis, and Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB).
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Project.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, combined with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, collaborate effectively, and handle sensitive situations professionally.
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Ability