C-Commissioning Operator-Air Seperation Unit (ASU)

Job Title: C-Commissioning Operator – Air Separation Unit (ASU)

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 – HSE

• Adhere to all Project site-specific safety directives and initiatives, including the Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) plan, also known as the Safety In Transition (SIT) Plan.
• Understand and follow all EH&S Standards, especially with regard to permitting work, energy isolation (LOTO) and Basic Safety Process (BSP) requirements.
• Act as a Safety Ambassador, planning and participating in all site safety drills and practices. Actively participate in regular site inspections, safety meetings and tool-box sessions.
• Ensure 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, including 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 and 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), including 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 and 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certifications (Academic, Professional): Power Engineer (min. 4th Class)
• Experience: 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.

Benefits

• Life insurance plus AD&D with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, vision, and paramedical including mental health
• Dental coverage, including orthodontic coverage for children
• Travel insurance up to $5,000,000 per incident
• Ongoing training and career development support

About GrizzlyTrek

GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades and technical professionals across Canada's industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.

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Are you a Red Seal electrician who has commissioned EHT? Tell us your years leading start-up, the EHT systems and facilities you have commissioned, and your trade ticket. Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly.

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