Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist

Tourmaline Oil; Edson, Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourmaline Oil Corp. seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist to oversee electrical and instrumentation contractor crews in Edson or Hinton offices.

You will coordinate installation, testing, maintenance and removal, ensure compliance with codes and Tourmaline procedures, and manage documentation and daily contractor costs. Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, you will work with Power and Gas Supervisors and field teams to support safe operations and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Dual journeyperson certification as Electrician and Instrumentation & Controls Technician.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical and instrumentation experience, preferably in oil & gas operations.
• Experience coordinating contractor crews and overseeing installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulatory requirements and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical and instrumentation contractor crews, including scheduling with field supervisors for rig-in and rig-out of equipment.
• Verify installations meet electrical codes and Tourmaline procedures, including grounding and cable routing.

Skills

Contractor coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Interpret electrical drawings

Education

Dual journeyperson certification (Electrician)

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Tools

SharePoint

MarsWorks

ComplyWorks

Job description

Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist

Tourmaline is a Canadian senior oil and natural gascompany focused on long-term growth through anactive exploration, development, production and acquisition program in the Western CanadianSedimentary Basin.

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, this position oversees electrical and instrumentation contractor crews supporting Tourmaline’s Power and Gas group. Working closely with Power and Gas Supervisors and field teams, the role coordinates equipment installation, testing, maintenance and removal, supports safe and compliant operations, and manages related documentation and daily contractor costs.

Edson or Hinton Office

Contract

2026-10-15

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for or assist with the following duties but not be limited to:

• Coordinate electrical and instrumentation contractors, including scheduling crews with field supervisors for the rig-in and rig-out of fuel gas scrubbers and electrical equipment.
• Verify that electrical installations meet applicable electrical codes and Tourmaline procedures, including safe cable routing, system loading, grounding and ground disturbance requirements.
• Confirm equipment is safely tested and verified, complete required daily checks, and ensure rig-in inspections and supporting documentation are recorded in SharePoint/MarsWorks.
• Ensure metering, pressure, LEL, level and emergency shutdown devices are calibrated in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including AER requirements. Maintain calibration records for Tourmaline and third-party equipment, including drilling rig liquid and gas fuel meters.
• Verify electrical drawings reflect equipment configurations and ensure redlines are completed and maintained for each unit.
• Monitor Cygnet functionality and work with internal teams and external service providers to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Track daily contractor costs and ensure charges are accurately allocated to the appropriate Authorization for Expenditure (AFE).
• Source parts and qualified contractors to maintain fuel gas scrubbers and electrical equipment efficiently and cost-effective.
• Confirm contractors are registered in ComplyWorks, understand Tourmaline’s Safety, Health and Environment requirements, and follow applicable occupational health and safety standards.
• Work with fuel gas scrubber manufacturers to improve standard equipment packages through electrical and instrumentation design enhancements.
• Support the planning and execution of annual break-up maintenance for power and gas equipment.
• Communicate equipment, safety and regulatory compliance concerns to the appropriate Supervisor and Operations Superintendent, and support corrective action.
• Report hazards and incidents through Tourmaline’s incident reporting system and notify the Supervisor immediately of all incidents.

Key responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and may or may not include all the above dependent on the evolution of this role. Flexibility of the individual will be key to the successful candidate’s success as the role is likely to evolve and change over time. Job scope and accountabilities are planned to increase over time.

Experience Requirements

• Dual journeyperson certification as an Electrician and an Instrumentation and Controls Technician.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant electrical and instrumentation experience, preferably within oil and gas operations.
• Experience coordinating contractor crews and overseeing equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulatory requirements and safe work practices.

Skills

• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, maintain accurate documentation and manage contractor costs.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work closely with field teams, contractors and equipment manufacturers.