About this role
Job title: Instrumentation Superintendent
About the Role Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. (ACSI) is a multi-disciplined construction company offering superior civil, electrical and mechanical services. The Instrumentation Superintendent leads the execution of instrumentation and control scopes on complex industrial projects, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and compliance with contractual requirements and workmanship standards. This is a site-based role supporting projects across Western Canada and requires collaboration with Project Management, Engineering, QA, and EHS teams.
What You'll Do
- Participate in bid reviews to validate constructability, labour productivity, and instrumentation scope requirements.
- Lead field execution of instrumentation and control scopes including installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of instruments and control systems.
- Review and interpret drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications to ensure accurate installation and integration of instrumentation systems.
- Oversee installation and commissioning of field devices, transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and associated systems.
- Ensure calibration, testing, and maintenance of instrumentation systems are completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to instrumentation, PLC, DCS, and control systems.
- Monitor pre-commissioning, commissioning, and system startup activities to ensure operational readiness and system integrity.
- Develop and manage construction and look-ahead schedules, aligning labour, materials, and equipment with project needs.
- Work closely with EHS teams to enforce site safety programs and Aecon’s zero-injury culture.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders for efficient execution of instrumentation work.
- Interface with clients to provide updates on progress and resolve field-related instrumentation issues.
- Support change management processes related to scope, schedule, and system modifications.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.
- Mentor and develop forepersons, journeypersons, and apprentices, fostering a high-performance and inclusive team culture.
- Act as the construction lead for instrumentation scopes in coordination with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, and Project Controls teams.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5+ years of industrial construction experience with a focus on instrumentation and control systems.
- Proven experience in a supervisory or superintendent-level role overseeing instrumentation or I&C scopes.
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and field devices.
- Experience with PLC, DCS, and control systems integration and commissioning.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Site-based role supporting projects across Western Canada.