Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) Lead

Aplin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is assisting in identifying an experienced Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) Commissioning Lead for a major industrial project in Edmonton, AB. The role focuses on leading field commissioning and start-up activities for EHT systems, ensuring readiness for safe operation.

You will coordinate cross-discipline teams, review specifications, and drive inspections, testing and documentation to support a successful first-time operation.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification with an Interprovincial Red Seal.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant electrical industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading commissioning and start-up activities involving electrical, instrumentation, automated electrical/mechanical equipment and process control systems.
• Specialized experience commissioning and starting up Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) systems.
• Strong electrical, instrumentation and automation background.
• Experience with automated EHT equipment commissioning and control systems.
• Familiarity with refrigeration, industrial gases and distillation processes.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, technical specifications and vendor documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical inspections and walkdowns of newly installed EHT systems to verify compliance with drawings, P&IDs and vendor specs.
• Verify cable routing, component installation, insulation and sensor placement.
• Perform insulation resistance testing, continuity checks and loop resistance testing on heating cables.
• Commission and functionally test heat trace control panels, temperature controllers, PLCs, RTDs, thermocouples and alarm systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and controller-related faults, including cable damage and defective components.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities to prepare equipment and systems for first-time operation.
• Understand the completions process, identify system scoping requirements and establish commissioning priorities.
• Participate in inspections, system walkdowns, punch list development and mitigation planning.
• Prepare, update and maintain detailed test reports, pre-functional checklists and red-line drawings.
• Develop daily EHT progress reports for the CSU Coordinator.
• Maintain commissioning test records and documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Assist with reviewing and updating EHT commissioning plans, procedures and strategies.
• Identify, schedule and coordinate EHT vendors and contractors on site, monitoring progress and addressing technical issues.

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification with an Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement

Job description

Aplin is supporting our client in finding an experienced Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) Commissioning Lead to support a major industrial project in Edmonton, AB.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional with specialized expertise in heat tracing systems, commissioning and start-up activities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities and the ability to coordinate field activities to ensure systems are ready for safe and successful start-up.

Position Details

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Work Environment: Project field-based
• Duration: December 7, 2026 – December 6, 2027
• Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities
EHT Commissioning & Start-Up

• Conduct physical inspections and walkdowns of newly installed Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) systems to verify compliance with isometric drawings, P&IDs and vendor specifications.
• Verify cable routing, component installation, insulation and sensor placement.
• Perform insulation resistance (Megger) testing, continuity checks and loop resistance testing on heating cables.
• Commission and functionally test heat trace control panels, temperature controllers, PLCs, RTDs, thermocouples and alarm systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and controller-related faults, including cable damage and defective components.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities to prepare equipment and systems for first-time operation.

System Completion & Documentation

• Understand the completions process, identify system scoping requirements and establish commissioning priorities.
• Participate in inspections, system walkdowns, punch list development and mitigation planning.
• Prepare, update and maintain detailed test reports, pre-functional checklists and red-line drawings.
• Develop daily EHT progress reports for the CSU Coordinator.
• Maintain commissioning test records and documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Assist with reviewing and updating EHT commissioning plans, procedures and strategies.

Technical Coordination & Troubleshooting

• Identify, schedule and coordinate EHT vendors and contractors on site, monitoring progress and addressing technical issues.
• Direct electrical and instrumentation (E&I) electricians to resolve EHT deficiencies.
• Work closely with vendors, contractors and other project disciplines to ensure successful system integration.
• Provide technical expertise in electrical heat tracing systems, controls and automation.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work as part of an integrated field leadership team, planning and preparing equipment and systems for first-time start-up.
• Act as the EHT subject matter expert and provide technical guidance throughout commissioning and start-up activities.
• Share commissioning and start-up knowledge with the broader project team.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Coordinate field resources to ensure commissioning activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

• Journeyman Electrician certification with an Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant electrical industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading commissioning and start-up activities involving electrical, instrumentation, automated electrical/mechanical equipment and process control systems.
• Specialized experience commissioning and starting up Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) systems.
• Strong electrical, instrumentation and automation background.
• Experience with automated EHT equipment commissioning and control systems.
• Familiarity with refrigeration, industrial gases and distillation processes.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, technical specifications and vendor documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership and coordination skills.

Industry Experience Considered an Asset
Experience in any of the following environments would be highly valued:

• Industrial gas facilities.
• Power generation.
• Chemical processing facilities.
• Cryogenic technologies.
• Air separation units.
• Syngas facilities.
• Carbon capture (CO?) projects.

Why Work with Aplin?
Aplin connects skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities across Canada’s leading industries. Our team works closely with clients and candidates to support successful placements and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process.

If you are an experienced Electrical Heat Tracing Commissioning Lead with a strong industrial background and the ability to lead specialized commissioning and start-up activities, we’d love to hear from you!

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