Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent

JDS Energy & Mining • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced and motivated Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent to support the safe and successful commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of mineral processing facilities. This is a site-based, camp, fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) role responsible for leading commissioning activities across complex process plants. This role provides field leadership and technical oversight throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing phases. The Process Plant Commissioning Superintendent acts as a key link between construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure safe, structured, and efficient transition from construction to operations.

Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Process, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial operations
• Minimum 5+ years leading commissioning, startup, or operational readiness programs
• Experience in a Superintendent, Commissioning Manager, Startup Lead, or Senior Operations role
• Proven experience commissioning large-scale process plants
• Technical Experience: Crushing, conveying, grinding, flotation, leaching, filtration, thickening, and tailings systems
• Commissioning methodologies and best practices
• Operational readiness and turnover processes
• Mechanical completion and systemization
• Process control and automation systems
• Plant startup, ramp-up, and performance testing
• Experience on greenfield and brownfield mining projects
• Familiarity with commissioning management systems and turnover software (asset)
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and operations teams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote FIFO environment
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset suited to complex field environments
• Strong technical understanding of mineral processing operations
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and team-building capability
• Effective communicator across construction, engineering, commissioning, and operations teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in remote settings
• Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and professionalism
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Focused on successful startup, operational readiness, and long-term plant performance

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities on site
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and work packages
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities
• Manage commissioning personnel, contractors, vendors, and specialist consultants
• Ensure systems are commissioned safely and in accordance with design intent
• Coordinate system handovers between construction, commissioning, and operations teams
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for commissioning activities
• Lead commissioning risk assessments, hazard reviews, and safety planning initiatives
• Manage lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, and energy isolation requirements during commissioning
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide reporting on schedule, risks, and performance
• Support punch list management, deficiency resolution, and system turnover activities
• Coordinate vendor representatives and OEM specialists during equipment startup
• Support operator training and operational readiness programs
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and multidisciplinary coordination
• Review engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and operating procedures
• Ensure commissioning documentation is completed and maintained accurately
• Participate in plant performance testing and achievement of design criteria
• Support plant optimization and ramp-up activities following startup
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior