Technician - Electrical

At NWR we are on a mission. Our goal is to maximize the value of processing bitumen into energy products safely and responsibly by our high performing teams for our partners, customers, and Alberta.

Our primary focus is our PEOPLE. We firmly believe our people are at the core of everything we do. We support a diverse work environment where people feel safe, valued, and can make a difference. We celebrate success and have fun, making NWR a place where we are all proud to work.

Our Values:

Integrity. Respect. Trust. Results.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Area Lead, the Electrical Technician role will work in close collaboration with operating technicians, all Maintenance personnel, and the NWR engineering and reliability teams in operating and maintaining NWR’s electrical equipment.

Requirements:

- Understands, creates and maintains a visible commitment to process and personal safety, as well as the safety of others; adheres to NWR’s Core Competencies to drive results and a high performing culture;

- Electrical Journeymen with Red Seal certification;

- 10+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience; High voltage and refinery experience preferred.

- Industrial communication experience preferred (e.g. Modbus TCP/IP, SCADA, GOOSE, MMS). Experience on network switches, PLCs, servers, Wireshark (network troubleshooting) is desirable;

- Must be a self-starter with proven ability to make comprehensive decisions;

- Ability to read and interpret engineering and vendor drawings including OEM manuals, isometric and blue prints;

- Excellent communications both in verbal and written format to establish clear goals and manage desired outcomes;

- Ability to coach, develop and mentor others; strong leadership skill:

- Must be comfortable working in a field environment.

Responsibilities:

- Provides plant support during run and maintain and turnaround phases of the refinery;

- Ensures that all electrical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities are carried out in a planned, efficient, and safe manner following NWR practices and policies;

- Perform inspections, execute preventive maintenance tasks and identify continuous improvement opportunities;

- Prepares electrical equipment for inspection, cleaning, repair and re-install;

- Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution activities. Work alongside other trades;

- Supports turnaround planning, scheduling and execution activities; Field lead role during turnaround;

- Leads and assures that proper safety practices are followed, uses personal protective gear, barricades, warning signs and devices to protect others;

- Developing and validation of procedures;

- Participates in and provides on the job training and competency assessments;

- Ensures regulatory compliance for electrical equipment is maintained;

- Spare parts recommendations Supports the Maintenance team by providing input into Equipment Asset Care Plan strategy;

- All other duties as assigned.

NWR Employees are highly valued, and their contributions are rewarded with:

- Excellent Compensation

- Attractive Incentive

- Group Savings Program

- Health and Dental Care

- Vision Care

- EFAP

- Paid Time Off

- Growth and Development Opportunities

- Strong Safety and High Performance Team Culture

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with NWR, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, emails or unsolicited agency resumes please.