Electrical & Instrumentation Field Engineer

Irving Oil; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Intermediate Electrical and Instrumentation Field Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in supporting E&I capital projects at a leading refinery. This position offers the chance to work closely with engineering and construction teams, ensuring effective collaboration and problem-solving in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for preparing design packages, providing field engineering support, and enhancing operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Access to fitness facility

Onsite medical team

Café

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Paid vacation

Wellness allowance

Paid personal care days

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering discipline required.
• Strong understanding of Canadian Electrical Code and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical heat tracing design packages and instrumentation upgrades.
• Provide onsite engineering support during refinery turnaround events.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Change Management

Reading engineering drawings

Electric heat tracing design

LV/MV power distribution

Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fieldwork capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As an Intermediate Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Field Engineer, you will be a member of Irving Oil’s Engineering Services team supporting E&I capital project work, turnaround engineering, planning, and construction at the Irving Oil Refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick. You will act as a liaison between our Engineering Services team located at the Saint John Home Office and the Refinery Engineering / Construction Teams. Your goal will be to provide field engineering support at the refinery as required, develop work packages to support multi-discipline work, perform field walks, work with maintenance and operations to solve difficult or unusual electrical and instrumentation problems, and enhance collaboration between Engineering Services and Refinery Engineering Teams.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan – in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical heat tracing design packages to support turnaround piping modifications
• Prepare design packages to support instrumentation upgrades (flow meter upgrades, transmitter upgrades, motor operated valve upgrades, etc.)
• Supporting capital projects & maintenance scope by preparing engineering deliverables such as engineering work orders, material requisitions, attending project field walks, walking down final installations
• Configure protective relays for motors and feeders
• Responding to questions from electrical and instrumentation contractors and providing direction as required adhering to the Canadian Electrical Code, Irving Oil standards, and Industry best practices and standards
• Onsite engineering support during the annual Refinery Turnaround event
  
  

Your Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• A continuous improvement and value creation mindset
• Effective communication skills
• Strong understanding of Change Management processes
• Ability to read, interpret, and translate engineering drawings and specifications
• Design knowledge of electric heat tracing, LV/MV power distribution, motor and feeder protection, small power, lighting, and grounding
• Ability to read Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Familiar with electrical hazardous area classification requirements
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Able to work in the field: this includes working in year-round weather conditions, able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, etc. and able to lift up to 20lbs. You must be comfortable with high elevation climbing, working at heights, and in enclosed spaces.You must be able to wear full PPE as required by safety standards
  
  

Your Experience

• University bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred
• Knowledge of complex engineering processes and designing procedures and policies
• Familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code and other various industry standards and best practices (IEEE, API)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in engineering discipline
• Experience with AutoCAD drafting software is an asset
• Electrical Heat Tracing design experience is an asset
  
  

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Engineering

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Engineering