Commissioning Engineer

Support Mechanical Completion, Ready for Commissioning, Ready for Start-Up, operational handover, and related construction-to-operations transitions.

Coordinate activities with engineering, construction, operations, project controls, vendors, contractors, commissioning specialists, and client representatives.

Execute or lead mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and process commissioning, including dry/wet commissioning, first product, and production start-up.

Perform or oversee inspections, punch lists, testing documentation, turnover records, equipment energization, loop checks, functional testing, interlock testing, and integrated system testing.

Troubleshoot issues, support production ramp-up, and identify technical, schedule, safety, and operational risks with mitigation plans.

Work with Operational Readiness teams to ensure procedures, training, maintenance plans, spare parts, and required systems are ready before start-up.

Prepare daily reports, dashboards, readiness assessments, and lessons learned; Senior and Lead Engineers may supervise multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline; P.Eng. is an asset.

Experience supporting or leading commissioning, start-up, operational readiness, project turnover, construction completion, system turnover, and operational handover.

Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, energy, or heavy industrial facilities.

Experience working with EPC/EPCM firms, owners, contractors, vendors, or equipment suppliers.

Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, autonomy, and problem-solving skills, with willingness to travel and work rotations.

What We Offer

Opportunities for Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Lead Commissioning Engineers.

Exposure to major greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and operational improvement projects.

Work across operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, and asset management.

A collaborative team with experienced commissioning, engineering, maintenance, and operations professionals.

Competitive compensation based on experience, project responsibilities, and assignment conditions.

Career growth into Commissioning Lead, Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness Lead, or Project Management roles.

Join Systemex

At Systemex, commissioning is more than testing equipment; it safely turns completed construction into reliable, high-performing operations.

Whether you're building your commissioning career or leading complex industrial start-ups, you'll be part of a team that works where strategy meets execution.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all.