Electrical Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

- Prepares electrical and control cost estimates on proposals, bid packages, and projects while ensuring that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan

- Ensures bid write-ups are clear and concise through the planning, coordination, review, verification, and analysis of all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation

- Coordinates and reviews the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Fabrication

- Prepares conceptual Single Line Diagrams and Control System Architecture drawings from PIDs, Scope of Work and Specifications

- Participates in the selection of the electrical and control equipment for the project

- Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities within the industry and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted

Prerequisites

Education

- A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a certified Electrical Journeyperson.

- ASET membership is an asset

Experience

- 5 years of directly related experience in the Oil and Gas Industry with experience in PLC/DCS/HMI control systems

- Working knowledge of International and North American Standards and Codes is desirable

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required

- Previous electrical design experience with an EPCM company or in a fabrication environment would be considered an asset

Other

- Familiarity with CEC, industry regulations, and standards

- Must be eligible to work in Canada

- As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Required Skills and Abilities

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

- Strong command of the English language

- Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills

- Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines

- Adaptable to changing demands

- Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives

- Excellent reading, research, and analytical skills

- Ability to interpret and utilize complex information

- Detail-oriented

- Ability to monitor the quality of own work

- Advanced mathematics and science skills

- Problem solving

- Ability to resolve technical problems

- Ability to create systems for checking accuracy

- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Relationships

Internal

- Must work in a team environment

- Attends meetings and liaises with Electrical Designers, Engineering, and Fabrication

- Confers with shop and departmental personnel while gathering information

- May be required to prepare internal reports

External

- Not applicable

Authority Level

- Technical decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures

- Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance

- Work is reviewed for accuracy and conformance with prescribed procedures

Work Environment

Specific Work Conditions

- Performs work in an office setting and requires the need to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries

- Copes with frequent interruption and changing priorities

- Attends meetings at other buildings

Physical Requirements

- Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc…

- Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs

- Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment

- Wears company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops or visiting project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants

- Involves walking on uneven ground in yards and at project sites

Performance Measures

Time Management

- Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time

- Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities

Accuracy

- Approaches work methodically and with precision

- The outcome of work is complete and error free

- Identifies proper standards and codes

- Consistently monitors the accuracy of work performed by self and others

- Contacts appropriate departments and personnel to resolve discrepancies

- Monitors and evaluates work processes and develops new work procedures as necessary

- Presented reports within the scope of the position that are error free and professional

Communication Skills

- Understands and follows written and oral directions

- Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals

- Communicates complex information and ideas and provide clear explanations to internal and external clients

- Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time

- Reads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications

- Maintains a positive working relationship with other staff

Quantity and Quality of Work

- Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe

- Effectively deals with changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional manner

- Keeps abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations

- Creates innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysis

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.