Posted 5 months ago
Principal Commissioning Engineer
@ WSG Energy Services
Squamish, British Columbia
Overview
WSG Energy Services is hiring a Principal Commissioning Engineer for projects in British Columbia. The role leads pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup of oil and gas and process facilities, supervising teams, subcontractors and client representatives. The posting asks for 15 to 20 years of oil and gas experience and travel to domestic and international sites.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup activities
- Supervise commissioning team, subcontractors and client representatives
- Develop commissioning home office deliverables and procedures
- Participate in engineering design reviews including HAZOP, P&IDs and SIL reviews
- Work with construction teams on mechanical completion and punch list closure
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
- 15 to 20 years in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant
- Minimum 5 years in chemical, refinery or oil and gas processing facilities
- Pre-commissioning and startup experience on at least three major EPC projects
- Willingness to travel to domestic and international sites
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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WSG Energy Services
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Full company description
WSG Energy Services is a global specialist service provider to traditional and new clean energy infrastructure. From new build construction, through shutdown/turnaround events and maintenance, through to decommissioning WSGES provide an integrated range of integrity and commissioning services Find out more at www.wsgenergyservices.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,467
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- 377
- Reported office locations
- Charles Darwinstraat 5, Emmen, Drenthe 7825 AB, NL
- Unit B, Rosie Road, Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF6 1ZB, GB
- Unit B, Munnings Court, Harfreys Ind. Estate, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LS, GB
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- Business categories
- Oil and Gas
- Industrial
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- WSG Energy Services
- Specialties
- Nitrogen Services
- Pumping Services
- Capillary Services
- Stimulation Services
- Intervention Engineering Services
- Process & Pipeline Services
- Chemical Cleaning
- Fracturing Services
- Joint Integrity
- Valve Services
- LNG Services
- Refinery Services
- Onshore Services
- Offshore Services
- Integrity & Inspection
- and Heat Exchangers
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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WSG Energy Services is a global specialist service provider to traditional and new clean energy infrastructure. From new build construction, through shutdown/turnaround events and maintenance, through to decommissioning WSGES provide an integrated range of integrity and commissioning services Find out more at www.wsgenergyservices.com
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Emmen, Drenthe |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Specialties | Nitrogen ServicesPumping ServicesCapillary ServicesStimulation ServicesIntervention Engineering ServicesProcess & Pipeline ServicesChemical CleaningFracturing ServicesJoint IntegrityValve Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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WSG Energy Services is looking for a Principal Commissioning Engineer to join our team on projects in British Columbia.
The Principal Commissioning Engineer interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex commissioning related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Commissioning Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in commissioning. They must have in depth expertise in Commissioning and a broad knowledge of the commissioning discipline within the engineering function.
Responsibilities
Planning, Execution & Leadership
- Report to the Commissioning Manager and assist in planning and execution of safe and efficient pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities to achieve plant production, performance, and WSG contractual objectives.
- Collaborate within the project team and with the client to maintain positive working relationships.
Engineering & Systemization
- Supervise the development of commissioning home office deliverables for the project.
- Participate in the development of systemization and system boundary mark-ups.
- Participate in engineering design reviews as assigned, including:
- HAZOP
- P&IDs
- SIL reviews
- 3D model reviews
Procedures, Planning & Documentation
- Participate in the development of commissioning schedules for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.
- Supervise the development of:
- Operating manuals
- Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup procedures for utility and process systems
- CSU (Commissioning, Start-Up) spares, subcontracts, consumables, temporary equipment, and vendor services
Supervision & Field Execution
- Interface closely with completions, construction, and client personnel regarding all aspects of site inspections and testing.
- Supervise commissioning team personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives in executing pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities safely and efficiently.
Mechanical Completion & Punch Management
- Work closely with construction teams for mechanical completion inspections and formally accept systems as ready for pre-commissioning.
- Participate in system walkdowns, punch list development, and closure of punch items by construction or subcontractors.
Continuous Improvement
- Provide input to the lessons learned database to improve future project execution.
Liaises with:
Commissioning Manager, Discipline Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Construction/Fabrication Teams, Quality, HSSE, and Client Representatives
Supervises:
Commissioning Engineers, Completions Specialists, Operations & Maintenance Specialists, Designers, and support personnel within the functional group
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
15–20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with a major contractor or consultant.
In-depth understanding of commissioning, completions, and training processes, along with general knowledge of construction and operations & maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to apply industry knowledge to improve effectiveness, guide teams, and influence processes and policies.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical, refinery, or oil & gas processing facility.
Proven experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup on at least three (3) major EPC projects within the chemical, refinery, or oil & gas sector.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong ability to communicate technical solutions and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to the needs of multiple disciplines.
- Ability to assess and clearly communicate project requirements and expectations in a positive and productive manner.
- Willingness and ability to travel to domestic and international construction sites as required.
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
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