EI&C Construction Coordinator

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date:

01/21/2026

Ovintiv’s Texas Operating Area (TOA) is seeking a highly motivated EI&C Construction Coordinator to join our Facilities Construction team in the Permian Basin. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, safety‑driven professional with strong technical expertise and a commitment to operational excellence. Success in this role requires integrity, adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across all levels of experience.

Responsibilities

- Partner closely with the Construction Superintendent and Health & Safety team to reinforce Ovintiv’s safety culture.

- Promote and model safe work practices across all construction activities.

- Coordinate and supervise electrical and automation construction activities for production facilities, well pads, compression equipment, and SWDs.

- Ensure all projects are executed in compliance with applicable regulations, codes, Ovintiv standards, and engineering design requirements.

- Conduct routine field inspections to evaluate contractor performance, quality, and compliance.

- Work with Construction Superintendents, peer Coordinators, Electrical Engineers, and Facility Engineers to support construction reviews, bid package development, and bid evaluations.

- Develop a strong understanding of project scope, electrical discipline requirements, and quality expectations.

- Assist in maintaining Ovintiv’s standard electrical and automation construction details and work packages.

- Interpret and work from construction documents including scopes of work, electrical one‑line diagrams, and vendor documentation.

- Coordinate low‑voltage electrical and automation work with medium‑voltage and mechanical construction to ensure seamless project execution.

- Identify and communicate detailed quality requirements based on contract specifications and applicable codes.

- Coordinate electrical and automation equipment inventories and deliveries.

- Review material orders for accuracy and completeness.

- Manage contractor scopes to minimize change orders and unexpected costs.

- Maintain a qualified contractor list for electrical and automation work.

- Monitor project schedules, costs, and construction cycle times.

- Review and approve invoices promptly and prepare monthly cost projections.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated leadership in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) within field operations.

- Experience with construction safe work practices and procedures.

- 7+ years of electrical and/or automation experience in the oil & gas industry or industrial construction.

- Journeyman Electrical License is an asset but not required.

- Strong working knowledge of electrical instrumentation, controls, and relevant industry codes (OSHA1910 and 1926, NFPA 70/70E/70B).

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and experience with documentation and communication tools.

- Construction project management experience strongly preferred.

Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.