Our Work in Action

Our projects showcase how Wilson Safety Group helps organizations strengthen their safety programs, protect workers, and achieve compliance.

Supported the construction and commissioning of major facility expansions during Phases C and D of the Christina Lake SAGD development.

Client
Cenovus Energy - Christina Lake SAGD Expansion Project

Year
2008–2010

  • Installation and integration of central processing facilities (CPF), including steam generation units, water treatment systems, and oil/water separation equipment

  • Development of well pads, above-ground and underground piping systems (including high-pressure steam lines and emulsion return lines), and associated tie-ins

  • Execution of modular construction for pipe racks, piperacks, electrical buildings, and MCC structures

  • Oversight of mechanical, structural, and electrical installations, including power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems

Scope of work:

  • Coordination with civil contractors for site grading, access road development, and containment berms

  • Support for pre-commissioning and commissioning processes, including equipment testing, line flushing, and LOTO procedures

  • Worked under strict environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements specific to Alberta's oil sands sector.

Contributed to the construction and expansion of key infrastructure during the development of Foster Creek Phases F, G, and H. Activities supported increased steam generation and bitumen production

Client
Cenovus Energy – Foster Creek SAGD Expansion Project

Year
2010–2012

  • Engaged in well pad development and infrastructure tie-ins, including instrumentation, ESD valve assemblies, and control cabinets

  • Provided field-level support during pre-commissioning and commissioning of systems—line flushing, hydrotesting, LOTO execution, and function testing

  • Coordinated with electrical and instrumentation teams for power and signal cabling, terminations, and loop checks

  • Worked within Alberta's regulatory framework (AER), adhering to Cenovus and contractor HSE procedures in live SAGD operational environments

  • Assisted in the development and expansion of central processing facilities (CPF) including once-through steam generators (OTSGs), water treatment systems (WACs/OTUs), and emulsion handling units

  • Supported mechanical installation of major equipment such as separators, pumps, heat exchangers, and chemical injection skids

  • Oversaw above-ground piping installation, including steam distribution lines, production and utility piping, and tie-ins to live systems

Scope of work:

Major construction, expansion, and turnaround activities to support the completion of Phases 3 and 4 of its integrated mining and upgrading operation. Key construction scopes included the installation of new processing units, heavy equipment modules, structural steel assemblies, pipe rack systems, and the expansion of hydro transport and tailings infrastructure.

Client
CNRL Horizon Oil Sands

Year
2012–2014

  • Commissioning support for slurry pipelines, froth treatment units, and upgrader processing lines

  • Intensive tie-in work to live units during shutdowns, requiring advanced permit-to-work, isolation, and SIMOPS coordination

  • Execution of critical path work during plant-wide maintenance turnarounds across the Primary Separation Cell (PSC), Hydrotreater, and Delayed Coker Units

  • Mechanical installation of large-scale pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, and flare systems

  • Expansion of utilities and power distribution systems, including high-voltage electrical substations and MCCs

  • Civil and earthworks for tank foundations, containment berms, and site access upgrades

Scope of work:

As one of the largest mining projects in the Athabasca region, construction activities during this period focused on finalizing and integrating key infrastructure for ore processing, extraction, and utilities systems.

Client
Suncor Fort Hills Oil Sands Project

Year
2014–2016

  • Completion of structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical work (SMP/E) in the primary extraction area, secondary upgrading systems, and tailings handling facilities

  • Installation and commissioning of large slurry pumps, thickeners, flotation cells, and dewatering units to support the paraffinic froth treatment process

  • Extensive tie-ins and hydrotesting of process and utility pipelines across ore prep plants, crusher modules, and water treatment systems

Scope of work:

  • High-risk work scopes such as heavy lifting, confined space entries, work-at-heights, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) in live commissioning zones

  • Field-level support for functional testing, energization, and turnover to operations during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases

  • Ongoing brownfield modifications, punch-list closeouts, and systems integration aligned with Suncor’s safe work practices and start-up milestones

Client
IAMGOLD - Côté Gold Project

Year
2023–2024

Construction activities focused on the development and integration of core infrastructure required for open-pit gold mining and on-site ore processing.

  • Civil works for haul road networks, ROM pad, plant foundations, and mine support buildings including truck shop, reagent storage, and administration facilities

  • Execution of system walkdowns, punch-list verification, hydrotesting, and functional testing as part of pre-commissioning and turnover processes

  • Implementation of advanced safety systems, emergency response infrastructure, and compliance with IAMGOLD’s Integrated Management System (IMS)

  • Completion of structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical (SMP/E) installations for the primary crusher, coarse ore stockpile, conveyor systems, and grinding circuits.

  • Construction and commissioning of the process plant, including the SAG and ball mills, gravity concentration circuit, CIL tanks, elution circuit, and gold recovery systems

  • Installation of high-voltage electrical infrastructure, substations, and control systems to support plant energization and critical equipment commissioning

Scope of work:

Client
BHP Jansen Potash Project - Dry Mill

Year
2024

We entered an intensive construction phase focused on the development of the Dry Mill facility—one of the core components of Canada’s largest potash mine. The Dry Mill is responsible for screening, drying, and sizing potash product prior to storage and shipping.

  • Structural steel erection, cladding, and enclosure of the mill building to support internal mechanical installations and equipment protection

  • Installation of major processing equipment including potash dryers, screening decks, conveyance systems, dust collection units, and product handling infrastructure

  • Mechanical and electrical fit-out of utility systems, process piping, HVAC, instrumentation, and cable tray routing to support plant commissioning

Scope of work:

  • Integration of automation and control systems, including SCADA networks, MCCs, and instrumentation required for remote operation and monitoring

  • Heavy lift coordination for mill components using cranes and engineered rigging plans in congested work zones

  • Strict implementation of safe work practices related to confined space, energized equipment isolation (LOTO), and work-at-height protocols

  • Ongoing pre-commissioning activities such as equipment alignment, testing, system flushing, and energization in preparation for commissioning and operational readiness