We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Construction Coordinators to support a significant and major capital energy project in the Edmonton, Alberta area in the beginning April 2026.
This opportunity is suited for senior E&I professionals who have progressed through the trades and into leadership roles on large industrial capital projects. It requires someone who brings strong field execution credibility, understands the realities of brownfield environments, and can confidently own E&I coordination across construction and commissioning with minimal supervision.  The E&I Construction Coordinator will oversee Electrical & Instrumentation scope from construction execution through commissioning, startup, and turnover to operations. This role bridges engineering, construction, commissioning, vendors, and operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedule and cost objectives.

This is a hands-on field leadership role within active construction and operating (brownfield) industrial environments. 

You will be expected to:

• Coordinate E&I scope across multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor field progress and proactively address risks impacting cost or schedule
• Review and redline drawings, manage deficiencies, and verify system readiness
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, CSU/startup, and turnover activities
• Ensure strict adherence to safety programs, QA/QC standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Interface confidently with EPC contractors, owner teams, subcontractors, and craft groups
• Provide clear and consistent updates to project leadership

Required Experience & CapabilityTo be considered, candidates must clearly demonstrate:

Experience & Background

• 15–30 years of progressive Electrical & Instrumentation experience
• Trade background as a Journeyman Electrician or Instrument Technician (Red Seal strongly preferred)
• Progressive leadership experience through Foreman, Superintendent, Lead, E&I Coordinator, Construction Coordinator, or Commissioning roles
• Direct involvement on large industrial capital projects ranging from $50MM to multi-billion-dollar scope
• Ability to step into complex project environments with minimal ramp-up
• Required to work M-F local to the Edmonton, Alberta Area is required
• Background and Drivers check is required

Technical Execution

• Strong hands-on and coordination experience with:
  
  • LV / MV / HV power distribution
  • Substations
  • Instrumentation & controls systems
  • DCS / SIS systems
  • Loop checks and Cause & Effect (C&E) testing
  • Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT)
  • Temporary power systems
• Direct involvement in construction execution, pre-commissioning, commissioning, CSU/startup, and system turnover
• Experience reviewing drawings, managing punch lists, and verifying readiness for operations

Execution & Leadership

• Proven ability to coordinate E&I scope across engineering, construction, commissioning, vendors, and operations
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, schedule integration, and constraint management
• Experience working with EPC contractors, owner teams, and multiple subcontractors
• Demonstrated safety leadership in high-risk E&I environments
• Experience enforcing QA/QC standards and regulatory compliance
• Field-credible leadership presence capable of directing contractors and trades

Exposure to Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) or structured workface planning is considered an asset.
Industry BackgroundExperience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical/Refining, Power Generation, Mining, or heavy industrial infrastructure environments will be highly regarded.
If you are a senior E&I professional who has delivered complex capital projects and is ready to take ownership within a major industrial program, we encourage you to apply.


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