Hydroelectric Dam Commissioning & Operations - Subject Matter Expert

Job Description - Hydroelectric Dam Commissioning & Operations - Subject Matter Expert (MAR00VU)Management Level : Director :

Worley Canada Construction is a leader in industrial construction in Alberta and Western Canada. Our employees enjoy exciting careers in fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services for some of world's most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations and other industrial projects. As part of the global Worley team, we enjoy shared resources and opportunities with more than 20 Canadian locations and 40 countries.

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide specialized engineering and operational advisory support to a Front-End Loading (FEL‑3) development team preparing a major pumped‑storage hydroelectric facility proposal. The SME will contribute technical expertise, commissioning guidance, and regulatory insight to ensure the proposed design, execution strategy, and readiness plans align with Canadian hydroelectric industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and prudent engineering practice.

This is a senior consulting role intended for an engineer with 10+ years of leadership experience in the pre ‑ commissioning, commissioning, start ‑ up, and early operations of hydroelectric dams or pumped‑storage facilities in Canada.

Engagement Context

The SME will support a consulting engineering firm’s FEL‑3 proposal development for a major pumped‑storage hydroelectric project in Ontario. All project details remain confidential and discretionary. The role focuses on expert advisory , design validation , and strategic commissioning guidance rather than day‑to‑day engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commissioning & Operational Expertise

• Provide expert review and input on commissioning philosophy, pre‑commissioning plans, start‑up strategies, and operational readiness elements for a large‑scale pumped‑storage hydro facility.
• Assess constructability and operability considerations throughout FEL‑3 development, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and operational standards.
• Advise on integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems associated with turbines, generators, gate structures, headrace / tailrace systems, and reservoir operations.

2. Technical Review & Design Input

3. Schedule, Cost & Execution Planning Support

4. Regulatory & Compliance Guidance

5. Risk Identification & Mitigation

6. Stakeholder & Interface Support

7. Documentation & Deliverable Support

Qualifications

Worley strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their perspective roles with the company.

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