Sr. Electrical Engineer

Country

Canada

Location

Fort McMurray - (Long Lake)

Employment Type

Employee

Requisition Number

CAN02705

Closing date

Nov-05-2025

Company Overview

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

Oil sands development is an important component of CNOOC International’s global portfolio. In Canada, CNOOC Petroleum North America has interest in more than 300,000 acres in the Athabasca region – one of the largest deposits of Canadian oil reserves, where we use technologically advanced production processes such as Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, began producing in 2008 and is a SAGD-only operation for the interim, with production capacity of around 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.

This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Position. In this role, you will participate in our non-rotating 14x14 shift schedule which requires you to work fourteen 12-hour day shifts (7am – 7pm) followed by fourteen days off. Schedules are based on business needs and subject to change. We offer free parking at our site or if you’d like us to take the wheel, you can use our daily bus service to/from Fort McMurray

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineerto join our growing team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in driving excellence in electrical engineering projects, ensuring system reliability, and supporting critical infrastructure.

Your Background

- 5-10 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).

- Must hold a valid P.Eng certification.

Your Role with Our Team

- Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, and motor control schematics.

- Ensure compliance with electrical codes (e.g., CSA, NEC), corporate standards, and best practices.

- Support power distribution system design from low voltage (480V) up to medium/high voltage (13sr electrical engineer.8kV/25kV and above).

- Support root cause analysis (RCA) of electrical failures in motors, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, and other electrical components.

- Develop and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

- Provide guidance on maintenance tasks and standards for electrical equipment.

- Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and support maintenance teams during outages or turnarounds

- Perform or oversee power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, relay coordination).

- Ensure electrical system reliability and availability, particularly for critical systems (e.g., SAGD pump power, compressors, process heaters).

- Champion electrical equipment lifecycle management, including obsolescence planning and spare parts strategy.

- Develop condition monitoring programs using tools like IR thermography, partial discharge testing, and online monitoring systems.

- Analyze electrical system performance data to identify trends and optimization opportunities.

Your Career Development

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

- Criminal police record check

- Education verification

- Credential verification

All Safety Sensitive positions could include:

- Drug & Alcohol testing

- Pre-access medical testing

- Drivers’ abstract for last 3 years

- Completion of CSO (Energy Safety Canada’s Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) online safety course