Electrical Engineer

at  Suncor Energy

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
Working with our partners, you will devise new approaches to problems, prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Alberta (APEGA)
• 5-7 years work experience in maintenance/reliability electrical engineering
• Detailed understanding of design codes and standards applicable to the electrical systems (e.g. CSA 22.3, AUEC, NETA, CSA-Z463, CSA-Z462) and Hazardous Area installations
• Experience with Oil & Gas Electrical Distribution Systems, MV/LV Motors, MV/LV VFDs, Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, EHT, Instrument Transformers, Protection Relays, UPS and Electrical Substations up to 13.8KV.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other plant maintenance CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• An outstanding ability to prioritize multiple and changing priorities under tight deadlines with strong decision-making skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• An understanding of complex processes, and strive to develop and implement continuous improvement and creative process enhancements

Responsibilities:

• Develop scopes of work keeping safety as top priority followed by reliability, quality and availability of electrical assets
• Investigate equipment upsets and provide recommendations, while conducting root cause analysis as required
• Assess equipment reliability through the use of online condition-based tools such as transformer oil analysis, partial discharge, infrared scanning, online monitoring and offline testing
• Provide technical support for project and turnaround work
• Lead, implement and support techniques for bad actors; work with equipment history and life cycle assessments and perform equipment and system reliability assessments
• Develop electrical installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, in full compliance with recognized industry and safety standards
• Participate as an active member of the risk review teams and provide leadership in loss management techniques such as the Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) process
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance tasks and procurement of electrical components
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in electrical engineering to enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in safety meetings and training sessions to promote a culture of safety and compliance within the organization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of improvement initiatives to optimize electrical systems and processes.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals
• Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen.
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request

• Develop scopes of work keeping safety as top priority followed by reliability, quality and availability of electrical assets
• Investigate equipment upsets and provide recommendations, while conducting root cause analysis as required
• Assess equipment reliability through the use of online condition-based tools such as transformer oil analysis, partial discharge, infrared scanning, online monitoring and offline testing
• Provide technical support for project and turnaround work
• Lead, implement and support techniques for bad actors; work with equipment history and life cycle assessments and perform equipment and system reliability assessments
• Develop electrical installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, in full compliance with recognized industry and safety standards
• Participate as an active member of the risk review teams and provide leadership in loss management techniques such as the Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) process
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance tasks and procurement of electrical components
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in electrical engineering to enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in safety meetings and training sessions to promote a culture of safety and compliance within the organization.
• Assist in the development and implementation of improvement initiatives to optimize electrical systems and processes