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This role will focus on the commissioning, initial start-up, testing and stabilization of water and utility systems, including cooling towers, reverse osmosis (RO) and electrodeionization (EDI) units.\nPosition Details\nLocation: Edmonton, AB\nContract Duration: December 7, 2026 - December 6, 2027\nSchedule: 40 hours per week\nJob Level: Level IV\nWork Environment: Project field-based\nEmployment Type: Contract\nKey Responsibilities\nReview commissioning packages, procedures and start-up plans for water and utility systems.\nSupport construction and mechanical completion walkdowns.\nExecute commissioning and start-up procedures and assist with system testing and stabilization.\nSupport equipment isolations and site safety permit requirements.\nUpdate operating procedures and technical documentation as required.\nProvide daily progress updates and communicate commissioning issues.\nCoordinate and monitor vendors and contractors working on site.\nTroubleshoot equipment and verify system performance against design specifications.\nSupport initial membrane start-up for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Electrodeionization (EDI) systems.\nMonitor permeate water quality to ensure it meets required specifications.\nSupport testing and optimization of RO Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures.\nMonitor cooling tower chemistry and blowdown control to maintain heat exchange efficiency and system balance.\nSupport automation teams with PLC/HMI input/output (I/O) checkout, loop testing and alarm verification.\nAssist with training Operations personnel to support the transition from commissioning to ongoing operations.\nShare commissioning and start-up knowledge, providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.\nQualifications & Experience\nMinimum 4th Class Power Engineer certification.\nApproximately 3-10 years of relevant industrial operations experience.\nPrevious commissioning and start-up experience is a strong asset.\nExperience operating or commissioning cooling towers, reverse osmosis (RO) units and electrodeionization (EDI) systems is highly desirable.\nUnderstanding of industrial water treatment and utility systems.\nExperience troubleshooting equipment and supporting vendors and contractors in an industrial field environment.\nStrong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across construction, engineering, commissioning and operations teams.\nRequired Safety Certifications\nCandidates must hold the following current safety certifications:\nConstruction Safety Training System (CSTS-20)\nBasic Scaffold Safety (CSTS-20)\nFall Protection\nConfined Space Entry & Monitoring\nWHMIS\nH?S Alive\nWhy Work with Aplin?\nAplin connects skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities across Canada’s leading industries. We work closely with our clients and contractors to provide a supportive experience throughout the recruitment and assignment process.\nIf you have industrial operations experience and are comfortable supporting the commissioning and start-up of water and utility systems, we encourage you to apply.\nApply today through Aplin.\nAt Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. 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