Electrical & Instrumentation Project Superintendent

Domtar; Area E (Saint Mary/Skookumchuck); On-site; CAD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Project Superintendent for their Skookumchuck location in British Columbia. This full-time role involves providing engineering services for electrical systems, managing projects from concept to implementation, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5-6 years of relevant experience in industrial settings, with strong project management skills and knowledge of PLC programming.

The salary range for this position is $121,000 – $150,000, reflecting Domtar's commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
• Conduct electrical fault analysis to determine root causes.
• Oversee energy-related projects and system optimizations.

Skills

High- and low-voltage electrical systems

Project management

PLC programming

SAP

AutoCAD

Energy monitoring tools

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Trades qualification/diploma in related field

Tools

Energy system analysis software (SKM)

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Project Superintendent

Location: Skookumchuck, British Columbia, Canada

Full-time, permanent position under the general direction of the Engineering Manager. Responsibilities include providing professional and efficient engineering services for electrical and instrumentation systems, supporting daily operations, and ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards while optimizing system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively engage in achieving departmental safety goals and contribute to a zero-incident safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.
• Audit field service crews and contractors for safety compliance and address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Ensure electrical installations and repairs meet relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and lead capital and expense projects related to electrical and instrumentation from concept through implementation.
• Perform engineering design, data gathering, analysis, and documentation processes for electrical systems.
• Support maintenance services for electrical and control systems across the mill, prioritizing equipment availability and performance.
• Oversee energy-related projects, including power generation, distribution, instrumentation, and process automation.
• Identify inline improvement opportunities through innovation and system optimization.
• Assist in planning instrumentation, DCS, PLC, process automation, and electrical work assigned to the engineering department; ensure alignment with planners.
• Participate in regular reviews of the electrical, instrumentation, and engineering backlogs for EE&I support.
• Assist in developing and implementing engineering standards, policies, and procedures within the department and across the mill.
• Provide engineering design drawings and as-built documentation as required.
• Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure optimal electrical system performance, coordinating outages, power distribution, and service reliability.
• Develop and manage project budgets, scopes of work (SOWs), and Appropriation for Funding Requests (ARs).
• Prepare detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluate contractor/vendor submissions.
• Coordinate and manage contracts with engineering consultants and vendors, verifying work scope completion.
• Assist in troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and adjustment of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct electrical fault analysis to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation on technical processes, preparing detailed reports as required.
• Regularly review and update electrical and instrumentation preventive maintenance schedules for effectiveness.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) and HAZOP processes to ensure safe project improvements.
• Monitor equipment conditions, anticipating potential failures to ensure proactive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a valid trades qualification/diploma in a related field.
• 5‑6 years of experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment (e.g., pulp and paper, power generation, mining).
• In-depth knowledge of high‑ and low‑voltage electrical systems, industrial control systems, DCS, and PLC programming.
• Familiarity with steam turbine generators, power distribution networks, and protective relays.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD for designing electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Experience with energy monitoring/reporting tools and power system analysis software such as SKM.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Solid project management and leadership skills, with experience in managing engineering projects and maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent enterprise asset management systems for work orders and reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, demanding environment while adhering to strict timelines.
• Collaborative cross‑functional teamwork and commitment to quality and safety.

Salary range: $121,000 – $150,000

Domtar is firmly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential.