Principal Engineer, Electrical

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 153,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) seeks a Principal Engineer, Electrical to lead governance, standards, and compliance across all EVR assets. You will own the Electrical Engineering Control Plan (EECP) and ensure alignment with FHP06, CSA standards, and BC mining regulations, coordinating with Glencore on group-wide expectations.

The role requires 12+ years in mining, a PE license or eligibility with EGBC, and proven cross-functional leadership to drive risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade Certification with extensive experience.
• 12+ years of mining, resource sector or related industry experience.
• Registered, or immediately eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• Experience leading large-scale programs, compliance and governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health and safety programs and policies.
• Oversee enterprise-wide electrical safety risk management under FHP06.
• Own and maintain the Electrical Engineering Control Plan (EECP) and standards.
• Lead governance frameworks aligning with electrical compliance.
• Serve as liaison with Glencore on electrical matters and strategic direction.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to drive site-level compliance.
• Lead second-party audits across assets and identify gaps in implementation.
• Drive corrective and preventative actions for electrical issues.

Skills

Electrical governance

Electrical standards

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (EGBC)

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: Sept 13, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director, Maintenance, the Principal Engineer, Electrical will be central authority responsible for electrical governance, standards and compliance across all EVR assets. They will act as the main oversight for the implementation and standardization of all electrical standards and permits to ensure compliance to EVR Electrical Engineering Control Plan (ECPP) and associated Electrical Standards and Permits (FHP06).

To be successful, we are looking for someone with demonstrated leadership and influence in cross-functional environments, ability to engage and align diverse stakeholder groups.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Be accountable for enterprise-wide electrical safety risk management under FHP06, including defining controls, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement to ensure effective mitigation of electrical hazards
• Own and maintain the Electrical Engineering Control Plan (EECP) and associated standards, ensuring regulatory alignment, controlled document lifecycle management, and consistent interpretation and application across all assets
• Lead the development and implementation of governance frameworks that align with electrical compliance with corporate systems and standards
• Serve as the primary liason with Glencore on all electrical related matters, ensuring EVR compliance with corporate expectations, global standards, and influencing strategic direction
• Provide strategic guidance, technical oversight and support to all assets to drive consistent site-level compliance
• Lead second-party audits across assets, assess compliance with FHP06 and EECP, and identify systemic risks and gaps in implementation
• Drive enterprise-level corrective and preventative actions, and support complex electrical issue resolution and non‑compliance
• Participate in major project stage-gate reviews as electrical SME and ensure electrical design compliance, integration of risk controls, and robust technical assurance from concept to execution
• Responsible for oversight and support of Electrical Superintendent’s and Electrical Support Engineer’s key accountabilities and deliverables across EVR assets

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade Certification with extensive experience
• Extensive experience (12+ years) in mining, resource sector or related industry
• Registered, or immediately eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with Engineer and Geoscientist of British Columbia (EGBC)
• Experience leading or supporting the implementation and monitoring of large‑scale programs, compliance and governance related initiatives is an asset
• Demonstrated leadership and influence in cross-functional environments, ability to engage and align diverse stakeholder groups
• Proven ability to develop and implement processes, manage change, and drive adoption across a broad organization
• Strong understanding of professional governance, regulatory compliance and risk management principles
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) and CSA standards
• Familiarity with BC mining regulations
• Experience with maintenance and reliability systems and tools
• Understanding of Electrical Engineering Control Plans and safety management systems
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary Range: $153,000 - $189,000 CAD / Year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre‑employment requirements of a pre‑employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.