Senior Electrical Engineer, Liquefied Natural Gas

Branch: Gas Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Expected Hiring Range: $108,900.00 to $128,100.00 Annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You're someone with an analytical mindset who approaches their work through an operations and maintenance lens. You’re digitally savvy and have a technical curiosity to explore, create, innovate, and transform.

As senior electrical engineer, liquified natural gas (LNG), you'll ensure the high and low voltage electrical equipment within the LNG plants are safe, operable, maintainable, and reliable. Reporting to the LNG Asset manager, this position focuses on supporting daily plant operations and maintenance, as well as developing new capital investments for electrical equipment and instrumentation.

In this role, you will:

- Be the main point of contact for electrical engineering support at our two LNG plants.

- Develop and maintain our electrical programs (Electrical Safety Plan, High-Voltage Lock Outs, Maintenance Procedures, Arc Flash Studies, Etc.) to ensure they remain up to date and in compliance with relevant codes.

- Be the subject matter expert to support our capital work including reviewing, modifying, and approving consultant’s designs.

- Create maintenance plans and repair scopes, achieving a reliability greater than or equal to 99 per cent for all critical electric systems required for producing and storing LNG.

- Take the lead working with and supporting electricians and instrument technicians in the plant. You’ll also be a leader for all electrical work within the engineering department.

- Position can also include work with instrumentation and controls equipment as required.

What it takes:

- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university, plus a minimum of 8 years of experience working with electrical equipment in a production plant or a manufacturing facility.

- Currently have or willing to obtain your Technical Safety British Columbia Class A field safety representative certification.

- A Professional Engineering designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or with another province that is eligible for registration with EGBC.

- An equivalent combination of education, related training, and experience may be considered.

- Exceptional communication and leadership skills to engage with stakeholders across the business as you provide electrical work focused on operations and maintenance.

- Experience working on capital projects providing technical expertise and approval of electrical designs is an asset.

- Experience with risk-based decision making is an asset.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

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