Sr. Electrical Engineer

Suncor Energy; Alberta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian energy company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical support and engineering expertise in Fort McMurray. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 7 years of experience in E&I maintenance/reliability. This role involves troubleshooting, preparing engineering work packages, and ensuring compliance with standards. Competitive pay and a solid work culture focused on inclusion and diversity are offered.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 7 or more years of experience in E&I maintenance/reliability engineering.
• Expertise in electrical equipment like relays, VFDs, motors & switchgears.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance.
• Complete E&I engineering work packages for reliability improvements.
• Prepare high-quality design packages and specifications.

Job description

Overview

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise. Are you a senior Electrical Engineer who is passionate about safety, improving reliability, and problem solving? We have a great opportunity for you.

Position

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical and engineering support as a part of the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Reliability Team in Fort McMurray. In this position you will utilize your sound technical skills to provide technical support to operations, maintenance and outage organizations, and prepare high quality design packages, as required.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 7 or more years of experience in E&I maintenance/reliability engineering within the industry /operating plant
• Expertise in a variety of electrical equipment namely relays, VFD’s, motors & switchgears
• Knowledge of design, maintenance, testing and commissioning of E&I equipment
• Experience with management of change (MOC) process and workflow
• Proven stakeholder management and non-authoritative leadership skills
• Knowledge of medium & low voltage Rockwell/Siemens/ABB VFD’s is preferred

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance during troubleshooting and incident investigations
• Participate in PU meetings and assist with field visits
• Complete E&I engineering work packages for equipment reliability improvements, ensuring compliance with standards
• Prepare high-quality design packages and detailed specifications
• Analyze equipment data to develop end-of-life strategies and failure reports
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers with design improvements/failure replacements as required
• Lead technical excellence through active participation in E&I Suncor Technical Excellence Networks (STENs)
• Support small capital and expense projects that are primarily E&I-focused (motor upgrades, VFD replacements, etc.)
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance E&I equipment and infrastructure

Location and other Key Details

• You will work out of Syncrude Mildred Lake in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.