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Maderra Personnel is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of CSU Power Engineer in St. John's, NL.

Located in St. John's, NL, Maderra provides project management, project services, engineering, technical and personnel services to the Energy, Resource, and Commercial sectors. We are a progressive, people-powered, and energetic company, and our vision is that each member of the Maderra Team is empowered to control the success of the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and execute the commissioning and start-up of diesel and gas turbine generators, utility systems, chemical / process systems and backup/emergency power systems.
  • Assist with energization planning and safe transitions from temporary to permanent power systems, including generator synchronization and load transfer.
  • Perform hands-on fieldwork including system checks, isolation verification, line-up of equipment, and monitoring during system energization.
  • Operate systems under commissioning control as per procedures and instructions from CSU leadership.
  • Support process, utility, and power system commissioning activities from a control room and field operations standpoint.
  • Monitor system parameters during start-up to ensure stability and identify abnormalities.
  • Participate in job hazard assessments, lockout/tagout processes, and safety walks related to commissioning activities.
  • Work closely with commissioning leads, construction, vendors, and the Operations team to align on system readiness and punch list closeout.
  • Provide input on commissioning plans, risk assessments, and system line-ups based on operational experience.
 

Requirements:

  • Able to work offshore rotation: 21 days on/21 days off
  • 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate (minimum), with preference for 2nd Class or higher.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in power generation and operations in the oil and gas industry, with preference for offshore experience.
  • 10 years + in direct Commissioning and Start up Experience
  • Commissioning and start-up experience on offshore platforms, FPSOs, or heavy industrial installations (e.g., SAGD, refinery, LNG).
  • Current offshore certifications is preferred (e.g., BOSIET, H2S Alive, CSTS, WHMIS, Confined Space, Fall Protection)
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a remote offshore rotational environment.
  • Familiar with completion systems (Smart Completions) is an asset.
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