Hydroelectric Dam Commissioning & Operations - Subject Matter Expert

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Job Description - Hydroelectric Dam Commissioning & Operations - Subject Matter Expert (MAR
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Hydroelectric Dam Commissioning & Operations - Subject Matter Expert - MAR
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Company :
Worley Cord

CAN-ON-Markham

CAN-ON-Toronto

Full-time

Employment Type

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Direct Contractor

Feb 5, 2026

Mar 8, 2026

Reporting Manager Title :
Sr. Manager, Completions/Commissioning

Worley Canada Construction is a leader in industrial construction in Alberta and Western Canada. Our employees enjoy exciting careers in fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services for some of world  most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations and other industrial projects. As part of the global Worley team, we enjoy shared resources and opportunities with more than 20 Canadian locations and 40 countries.

• 1. Commissioning & Operational Expertise
  • Provide expert review and input on commissioning philosophy, pre-commissioning plans, start-up strategies, and operational readiness elements for a large-scale pumped-storage hydro facility.
  • Assess constructability and operability considerations throughout FEL-3 development, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and operational standards.
  • Advise on integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems associated with turbines, generators, gate structures, headrace/tailrace systems, and reservoir operations.
• 2. Technical Review & Design Input
  • Participate in technical workshops (e.g., HAZOP, HSE reviews, risk assessments, constructability reviews, value engineering, SIL analysis) to provide operational insight and identify commissioning risks and opportunities.
  • Evaluate FEL-3 design deliverables, including project specifications, engineering studies, and functional design descriptions, with emphasis on commissioning logic, sequencing, and operability.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance reliability, maintainability, and long-term operational performance of the facility’s systems.
• 3. Schedule, Cost & Execution Planning Support
  • Review commissioning-related elements of the Class 3 cost estimate and integrated project schedule, ensuring accuracy of labor, equipment, test plans, and start-up duration assumptions.
  • Support development of the Implementation Plan regarding pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities, including resource strategies, testing protocols, and interface requirements with engineering and construction teams.
• 4. Regulatory & Compliance Guidance
  • Provide expertise in Canadian hydroelectric permitting, safety, and operational regulations, including federal and provincial frameworks relevant to hydroelectric operation (e.g., water management, environmental compliance, operational safety standards).
  • Support the project team in identifying regulatory obligations related to commissioning and early operations, ensuring FEL-3 planning accounts for necessary compliance pathways.
• 5. Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Review and advise on the project risk register, focusing on commissioning and operational risks such as system integration issues, hydromechanical equipment readiness, energization risk, and operational transition challenges.
  • Recommend mitigation strategies, contingency planning, and assurance measures to reduce commissioning risk and support smooth turnover to operations.
• 6. Stakeholder & Interface Support
  • Provide expert advisory support during coordination between engineering, construction, environmental, and operations functions to ensure commissioning alignment across project disciplines.
  • Participate in meetings with project management, engineering teams, and external stakeholders where operational insight is required.
  • Contribute to or review key FEL-3 deliverables related to commissioning, including:
    • Commissioning execution plans
    • Pre-commissioning strategy
    • Start-up procedures and readiness criteria
    • Operations and maintenance considerations for early design stages
  • Validate that commissioning documentation meets industry best practice, company standards, and regulatory expectations.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada, or eligibility for registration.
• 10+ years experience leading commissioning, start-up, and early operations of hydroelectric dams or pumped -
  storage facilities
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• Deep knowledge of Canadian hydro - sector regulatory requirements (federal and provincial).
• Demonstrated experience working in FEL phases of major infrastructure projects, ideally supporting FEL-3 design development.
• Strong understanding of underground hydro powerhouse systems, turbine-generator commissioning, reservoir operations, and high-voltage grid interfaces.
• Proven ability to influence design decisions, challenge assumptions, and provide authoritative operational insight

Worley strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select…