Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager

Location:

Vancouver, BC | Arizona. Rotation: 4 weeks on / 1 week off.

Introduction:
Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a large-scale mining expansion project. This contract role will play a key leadership position throughout the commissioning and start‑up phases, beginning early in project definition and continuing through mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover to operations. The role requires a strong background in mineral processing, capital project delivery, and site‑based execution within complex, multi‑discipline environments.

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive commissioning and start‑up strategies for major capital projects.
• Develop integrated commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and resource forecasts aligned with construction and mechanical completion milestones.
• Review P&IDs, design drawings, specifications, and turnover packages to ensure logical system handover and commissioning sequence.
• Coordinate closely with EPCM partners, construction teams, vendors, and site operations to support effective and safe commissioning execution.
• Manage and mentor commissioning personnel, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance oversight.
• Oversee pre‑commissioning, cold and hot commissioning, testing, punch‑list management, and post‑startup activities.
• Review contractor QA/QC documentation and confirm installations meet design and manufacturer requirements prior to commissioning.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are documented within project systems and support preparation of final turnover packages.
• Support development of commissioning spare parts lists, special tools, and testing equipment requirements.
• Maintain strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational readiness throughout commissioning and handover phases.
• Collaborate with project leadership to manage interfaces, resolve issues, and deliver project objectives within defined scope, schedule, and cost parameters.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of technical training and field experience.
• Minimum 10 years of commissioning and start‑up experience on large industrial or mining capital projects (15 years with non‑degree pathway).
• Proven experience commissioning mineral processing or mining‑related facilities.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, mechanical completion, and commissioning workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office and project documentation tools.
• Willingness to work site‑based and travel as required for project execution.