Commissioning Operator – Air Separation Unit (ASU) – Sherwood Park, Alberta

Introduction

Dovre Canada is please to provide the following opportunity: Commissioning Operator – Air Separation Unit (ASU), based in Sherwood Park, AB 

Function

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Commissioning Coordinator for the ASU, the ASU Commissioning Operator will oversee the initial startup, testing, and stabilization of the ASU. Ensuring all equipment is safely energized, tested, and brought to full production capacity in compliance with safety standards.
  • The position requires working with Vendors and subcontractors and significant “hands-on” field activities; troubleshooting equipment, verifying system performance against design specifications, and training Operations personnel.

Expectations:

  • Adheres to all Project site-specific safety directives and initiatives. Including the Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) plan. Also known as Safety In Transition (SIT) Plan.
  • Understand and follow all EH&S Standards, especially with regards to Permitting work and energy isolation (LOTO) and the Basic Safety Process (BSP) requirements.
  • Acts as a Safety Ambassador, planning and participating in all site safety drills and practices.
  • Actively participates in regular site inspections, safety meetings and tool-box sessions.
  • Ensures all accidents/incidents are promptly reported.

Commissioning – First 3-months:

  • Get up to speed as quickly as possible; work with your Commissioning Coordinator to understand the Commissioning and startup plans for the ASU.
  • This includes reviewing the System Commissioning Packages and procedures.
  • Complete the Safety Work Permit (SWP) training. While this training is extensive, the principles are aligned with other Alberta industrial sites.

Field Work:

  • Support Construction Complete (CC) walkdowns.
  • Support Mechanically Complete (MC) walkdowns.
  • Install energy isolations, issue SWPs as required.
  • Follow directions from the ASU CSU Coordinator and provide daily progress reports.
  • Execute Commissioning and Startup procedures.
  • Redline Operations Site Work Instruction Manuals (SWIMs, also known as Operating Procedures). Includes critical cryogenic equipment such as main & booster air compressors, compander, cryogenic pumps, and cold box cooldown.
  • Support/Manage Vendors and Contractors while they are on-site. Monitor their progress.
  • Share CSU experience, opinions, and knowledge. Teach and mentor less experienced members of the team.
  • Support the training of Operations personnel.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Certifications (Academic, Professional): Power Engineer (min 4th Class)
  • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on operator experience with cryogenic air separation units (ASU).
  • Experience in a project commissioning or startup role is highly preferred.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of cryogenic air separation processes, distillation, and molecular sieve technology (Temperature Swing Adsorption, TSA).
  • Oxygen Awareness – knowledge and awareness of the protocols and criticality of cleanliness when working on high-pressure pure oxygen systems.
  • Required Safety Certification (OSSA & CSTS): Construction Safety Training System CSTS-20, Basic Scaffold Safety (CSTS-20), Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry & Monitoring, WHMIS, H2S Alive.

Offer

Dovre Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.

Information

For more information about the position above or working for Dovre Group, please contact:

Shauna Pierce
360 Recruiter
shauna.pierce@dovresolutions.com
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Geanine McGrath
Recruitment Manager
geanine.mcgrath@dovresolutions.com
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Location

ID

Job ID: #35194