Electrical Advisor – VFD Specialist

Suncor Energy; Alberta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Alberta is seeking an experienced Electrical Advisor – VFD Specialist to provide technical support for Variable Frequency Drives. Candidates must have at least 7 years of field experience and strong problem-solving skills in relation to VFD systems. This position requires familiarity with industry standards and will primarily be based in Fort McMurray. Competitive relocation support is available for eligible individuals.

Benefits

Competitive housing assistance

Relocation support

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of field experience in Utilities, Mining, or Oil & Gas.
• Familiarity with Canadian and Alberta fire safety codes is an asset.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for diagnosing VFD issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability and functionality of VFD systems across site.
• Perform failure analysis related to VFDs.
• Coordinate reliability improvement initiatives.

Skills

Field experience with MV VFD systems

Problem-solving skills

Proficient communication skills

Knowledge of VFD brands

Experience with industrial communication protocol

Education

Electrician, Engineering Technologist, or Electrical Engineer

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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.

We have an exciting role for Electrical Advisor – VFD Specialist! In this role, you will be accountable to provide Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technical support to maintain reliable operations at Suncor Base Plant/ Syncrude Aurora site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability and functionality of variable frequency drives (VFD) across site. Provide technical expertise for maintenance and troubleshooting of VFD issues with a goal of minimizing downtime
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize and improve VFD systems to enhance performance and compliance
• Ensure all VFD work complies with industry standards, regulations, and company policies. Stay updated on best practices and technological advancements
• Address complex VFD issues that require innovative and practical solutions
• Perform failure analysis, root cause analysis, and incident investigations related to VFDs for issues such as repetitive equipment failure
• Coordinate implementation of reliability improvement initiatives in conjunction with the equipment asset owners
• Provide guidance on VFD equipment strategies
• Ensure proactive analysis of critical systems through network programs and implement the appropriate path forward prior to an issue occurring

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of field experience with extensive knowledge of MV VFD systems in Utilities, Mining, or Oil & Gas
• Must be an experienced Electrician, Engineering Technologist, and/or Electrical Engineer
• Familiarity with Canadian and Alberta fire safety codes is an asset
• Strong knowledge of VFD brands (e.g., ABB, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric) and their programming interfaces
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving VFD issues in a timely manner
• Proficient communication skills to lead investigations involving multi-disciplinary stakeholders
• Experience with industrial communication protocol
• Computer fluent MS/Office and experience with SAP

Location and other Key Details

• You will work out of our Base Plant Mine or Syncrude Aurora site in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of overtime based on business needs
• This position is safety sensitive
• 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

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).

Equal Opportunity

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.