Specialist Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Suncor Energy Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Benefits package

Generous time off

Talent development

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. in Calgary is seeking a senior maintenance/reliability engineer to provide technical expertise for plant and field operations at In Situ sites. The role aims to optimize equipment availability and reduce downtime by applying engineering codes and standards.

You will lead maintenance programs, asset strategies, root cause analyses, and support outages and projects, with travel to sites as needed. The position is office-based at Calgary head office with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering.
• Experience with High Voltage Systems.
• Registered or eligible for registration with APEGA as a professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support T&D asset lifecycle, reliability, and asset performance management activities.
• Develop and optimize asset strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and corrective maintenance scopes.
• Lead T&D Management of Change (MOC), root cause analyses, technical investigations and risk reviews.
• Provide technical support to T&D Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and field personnel to address equipment performance and reliability issues.
• Support planned outages, turnarounds, and other maintenance activities to ensure the long-term reliability of T&D assets.
• Provide technical oversight and support for T&D projects, modifications, new connections and commissioning/acceptance of new assets.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal engineering and technical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements to T&D asset reliability, safety, and performance.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Reliability engineering

High Voltage Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Eligible for APEGA professional engineer registration

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

In this dynamic role you will provide technical expertise and advice in support of plant and field operations at our In Situ sites! Our goal is to optimize equipment availability through cost effective reductions in downtime by adhering to Suncor's engineering codes, standards and practices and enabling a safe and effective solution.

What we offer:

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• Ten years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering
• Experience with High Voltage Systems
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) as a professional engineer
• Experience with planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support T&D asset lifecycle, reliability, and asset performance management activities
• Develop and optimize asset strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and corrective maintenance scopes
• Lead T&D Management of Change (MOC), root cause analyses, technical investigations and risk reviews
• Provide technical support to T&D Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and field personnel to address equipment performance and reliability issues
• Support planned outages, turnarounds, and other maintenance activities to ensure the long-term reliability of T&D assets
• Provide technical oversight and support for T&D projects, modifications, new connections and commissioning/acceptance of new assets
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal engineering and technical standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements to T&D asset reliability, safety, and performance

Location and other key details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 - 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Some travel to site will be required with this role
• Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.