AltaGas - E&I Maintenance Coordinator (RIPET)

AltaGas Ltd.; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Coordinator for its operations in Prince Rupert, BC. The successful candidate will coordinate maintenance activities and ensure safe operations at the facility. Candidates should have significant experience in electrical/instrumentation roles in the oil and gas sector, preferably as a Journeyman Electrician or Technician. A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits are offered, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience as an E&I Foreman or Lead in oil and gas or terminal operations.
• Proven leadership ability and motivation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities for Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, and IT.
• Prepare maintenance schedules and conduct job walkdowns.
• Lead toolbox meetings and arrange contractor scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Planning

Excel proficiency

Maximo proficiency

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

Tools

Maximo

Excel

Job description

Job Description

AltaGas – Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Coordinator

AltaGas is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Coordinator to join our RIPET Terminal Operations team in Prince Rupert, BC. In this role, you will coordinate daily electrical, instrumentation, controls, and IT maintenance activities at our export facility.

The RIPET facility includes 5kV switchgear, breakers, VFDs and motors, natural gas power generation equipment, DCS and PLC controls, IT and OT networks, HART 4–20 process instruments, instrument‑air actuated valves, hydrocarbon flow meters, fire and gas safety detection equipment, gas analyzers, and gas chromatographs.

Your work will promote the Terminal's safe and reliable operations and ensure alignment with AltaGas’ Core Values of safety, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and learning. This role requires strong technical knowledge, planning skills, and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external contractors effectively.

What You'll Do

• Oversee and coordinate all Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, and IT maintenance workers, jobs, and third‑party service providers.
• Maintain an Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, and IT maintenance schedule using Maximo.
• Prepare and communicate a detailed maintenance schedule one week in advance, coordinating personnel, equipment, and work priorities.
• Conduct job walkdowns, draft detailed plans, ensure parts are ordered/available, and confirm permits and LOTO requirements before scheduling work.
• Lead daily morning toolbox meetings.
• Arrange and schedule third‑party contractors for maintenance activities.
• Work with Operations Coordinators to schedule activities with minimal production downtime.
• Review and approve third‑party LEMs or time sheets.
• Source parts and services and enter material/service requisitions.
• Oversee warehousing activities and maintain adequate spare parts inventory for Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, and IT equipment.

What You Bring

• Previous experience as an E&I Foreman or Lead, preferably in oil and gas or terminal operations required.
• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician or Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Technician strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership ability to guide and motivate maintenance teams, foster collaboration, and ensure safe, efficient execution of work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities for equipment failures.
• Proficiency with Excel‑based spreadsheets and Maximo.
• Valid driver’s license required.

We offer a competitive base salary range of $120,000 to $155,000 per year for this position, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. We are also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

For Canadian hires

AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job‑related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires

WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending on the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.