Electrical Commissioning Coordinator

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Electrical Commissioning Coordinator

Locations: Sudbury, ON

Your new company

Hays in partnership with our client Vale, a leader in the mining industry, whose responsibility is to positively impact their people, communities, and the environment. Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Vale has been active in Canada for over 100 years and employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what they do.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a Electrical Commissioning Coordinator to join our team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a temporary position for 12 months.

• Coordinate, plan and support the execution and processes of approved project activities including commissioning, handover, and operational readiness activities
• Provide construction supervision of contractors and sub-contractors, managing the scope in the field and organizing daily activities while reporting and tracking progress.
• Accomplish desired construction project results by calculating resources required, enforcing standards and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating staff and contractors evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions; resolving design problems with or without the aid of engineering resources and the ability to identify situations where the engineer is required
• Identifying and stopping scope changes until approved by management and technical teams
• Support the planning of project and development of contracts
• Coordinate material logistics required, including ordering through a requisitioner, for project execution
• Continuous contractor performance monitoring regarding the scope and associated drawings and project lists
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance, clearing obstacles that may interfere with the progress of the project, e.g.: authorizations, permits, procedures, precautions, schedule
• Providing daily work direction that optimizes the use of available resources (people, time, job assignments, and equipment)
• Perform and assist in Kick Off Meetings
• Coordinate contractor Level and gate access approvals for all contracts
• Providing technical knowledge and expertise for the development of sound project execution strategies

What you'll need to succeed

Mandatory Certification:

• Journeyperson Trade License or Professional Engineering License or Certified Engineering Technologist in the electrical field.
• Education in an engineering, technical or trades discipline is required.
• PMP Designation is an asset.

Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors needed to perform this position:

• Proven field supervisory skills
• A strong project background and internal customer focus
• 5-7+ years of experience at a Mining, Smelting or Refining Operation, Industrial or Chemical Plant Operation with exposure to project work of various sizes
• Good understanding of computer programs and applications (Outlook, SAP, MS Word and Excel, MS Office, Teams, CMMS)
• Strong Knowledge of site safety, construction, mining, industrial, OH&S, and environmental regulations;
• Excellent understanding of project execution and great communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work and produce results under pressure.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings from multiple disciplines- electrical, mechanical, civil, mining

What you'll get in return

This role is offering competitive compensation package, excellent benefits and opportunity to grow and develop within the company! Flexible working environment.