Senior Electrical Advisor - T&D

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.
Are you a seasoned Electrical Advisor seeking a role in a dynamic live operating facility, where you can engage with cutting-edge control systems? Do you possess excellent communication abilities and thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams? We would love to connect with you!
You will be instrumental in overseeing all protection controls, relays, information management systems, and the overall operations of the system, including transformers. This role involves monitoring all settings, conducting preventative maintenance, and collaborating daily with the reliability and operations teams. Additionally, you will participate in new projects and innovative initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 or more years of experience as a Journeyperson Electrician, Power Systems Electrician or Electrical Engineer, with a specialization in protection and controls systems
• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a valid Alberta or Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson electrician certificate or Engineering Technologist Certificate
• Ability to build key relationships with cross-functional, internal, and external stakeholders
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of detailed preventative maintenance program to ensure the sustainable integrity of the protection, metering, and communication systems.
• Provide technical resources to operations & maintenance (O&M) and out of scope areas.
• Provide real time training for the O&M technical staff for forced outage protection interpretation.
• Develop Omicron test routines for equipment and relay testing.
• Maintain records of system equipment including test templates.
• Support the System Protection Engineer in analysis of equipment life cycle and replacement products.
• Assist Protection Engineer in the analysis of protection settings.
• Assist Area Operations Supervisor in the forced outage incident analysis of protection operation.
• Analyze test reports and recommend corrective action.
• Develop work scopes, draft procedures, and perform routine repairs.
• Comply with the Transmission & Distribution system operating, and maintenance safe work practices, procedures and standards.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Firebag location, which is our largest in situ operation and one of the largest in the world (and located 120 km northeast of Fort McMurray, Alberta)
• The shift schedule is 8 days on / 6 days off rotation (12-hour shifts)
• This position is safety sensitive
• This position is security sensitive which requires you to clear a criminal history check

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).
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

• Assist in the development of detailed preventative maintenance program to ensure the sustainable integrity of the protection, metering, and communication systems.
• Provide technical resources to operations & maintenance (O&M) and out of scope areas.
• Provide real time training for the O&M technical staff for forced outage protection interpretation.
• Develop Omicron test routines for equipment and relay testing.
• Maintain records of system equipment including test templates.
• Support the System Protection Engineer in analysis of equipment life cycle and replacement products.
• Assist Protection Engineer in the analysis of protection settings.
• Assist Area Operations Supervisor in the forced outage incident analysis of protection operation.
• Analyze test reports and recommend corrective action.
• Develop work scopes, draft procedures, and perform routine repairs.
• Comply with the Transmission & Distribution system operating, and maintenance safe work practices, procedures and standards