Commissioning Operator – Utilities (Water) Unit

Aplin is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Commissioning Operator – Utilities (Water) Unit to support an industrial project in Edmonton, Alberta. 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.

Position Details

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Contract Duration: December 7, 2026 – December 6, 2027
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Job Level: Level IV
• Work Environment: Project field-based
• Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Review commissioning packages, procedures and start-up plans for water and utility systems.
• Support construction and mechanical completion walkdowns.
• Execute commissioning and start-up procedures and assist with system testing and stabilization.
• Support equipment isolations and site safety permit requirements.
• Update operating procedures and technical documentation as required.
• Provide daily progress updates and communicate commissioning issues.
• Coordinate and monitor vendors and contractors working on site.
• Troubleshoot equipment and verify system performance against design specifications.
• Support initial membrane start-up for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Electrodeionization (EDI) systems.
• Monitor permeate water quality to ensure it meets required specifications.
• Support testing and optimization of RO Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures.
• Monitor cooling tower chemistry and blowdown control to maintain heat exchange efficiency and system balance.
• Support automation teams with PLC/HMI input/output (I/O) checkout, loop testing and alarm verification.
• Assist with training Operations personnel to support the transition from commissioning to ongoing operations.
• Share commissioning and start-up knowledge, providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineer certification.
• Approximately 3–10 years of relevant industrial operations experience.
• Previous commissioning and start-up experience is a strong asset.
• Experience operating or commissioning cooling towers, reverse osmosis (RO) units and electrodeionization (EDI) systems is highly desirable.
• Understanding of industrial water treatment and utility systems.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and supporting vendors and contractors in an industrial field environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across construction, engineering, commissioning and operations teams.

Required Safety Certifications
Candidates must hold the following current safety certifications:

• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS-20)
• Basic Scaffold Safety (CSTS-20)
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry & Monitoring
• WHMIS
• H?S Alive

Why Work with Aplin?
Aplin 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.

If you have industrial operations experience and are comfortable supporting the commissioning and start-up of water and utility systems, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today through Aplin.


At 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. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.