Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent

About the Role

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced and motivated Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent to support the safe and successful commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of mineral processing facilities. This is a site-based, camp, fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) role responsible for leading commissioning activities across complex process plants. This role provides field leadership and technical oversight throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing phases.

The Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent acts as a key link between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure safe, structured, and efficient transition from construction to operations.

• Lead and supervise commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities on site
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and work packages
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities
• Manage commissioning personnel, contractors, vendors, and specialist consultants
• Ensure systems are commissioned safely and in accordance with design intent
• Coordinate system handovers between construction, commissioning, and operations teams
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for commissioning activities
• Lead commissioning risk assessments, hazard reviews, and safety planning initiatives
• Manage lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, and energy isolation requirements during commissioning
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide reporting on schedule, risks, and performance
• Support punch list management, deficiency resolution, and system turnover activities
• Coordinate vendor representatives and OEM specialists during equipment startup
• Support operator training and operational readiness programs
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and multidisciplinary coordination
• Review engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and operating procedures
• Ensure commissioning documentation is completed and maintained accurately
• Participate in plant performance testing and achievement of design criteria
• Support plant optimization and ramp-up activities following startup
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements