Maintenance Technician - Electrical - Edmonton

Maintenance Technician - Electrical - Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, AB, CA

Company: Imperial

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Product Solutions Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Edmonton, AB.

What role you will play in our team

The role of an Electrical Maintenance Technician at the Strathcona Refinery is to provide the functional, day-to-day maintenance support and surveillance of unit electrical equipment. The Electrical Maintenance Technician must master an effective working knowledge of safe work practices (both general operating unit safe work practices as well as electrical specific safe work practices). Their work may (or may not) be further specialized into sub-categories of low voltage, high voltage, power distribution, etc. Specialized electrical training is generally required to be a safe and effective Electrical Maintenance Technician. Strict adherence to Electrical Safety Best Practices is expected at all times to mitigate the potential risks from working on live voltage, arc flash, and other hazards associated with electrical equipment.

Imperial’s Strathcona refinery is located at 101 Baseline Road in Edmonton Alberta. The shift schedule is Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm with recognized holidays and Earned Days Off.

What you will do

• Develop thorough working knowledge of primary unit electrical equipment, power distribution schemes, protective relays, VFD, UPS, and EHT systems etc.
• Obtain certifications as may be required to support specific equipment, or OEM warranty provisions, etc.
• Develop thorough working knowledge of and demonstrate strict adherence to electrical safety work practices.
• Comply with operating unit safe work standards (Lock-Out / Tag-Out), Management of Change, Procedure compliance, etc.
• Conduct assigned surveillance / maintenance responsibilities adhering to PM and general equipment strategy requirements.
• Developing and/or executing maintenance plans to isolate equipment for maintenance or return to service. Monitor equipment, look for unusual conditions or measurements, support optimization and trouble-shooting activities.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrical ticket with Red Seal certification
• Proficiency with SAP considered to be an asset
• Proficiency with MS Office suite considered to be an asset
• Valid class 5 drivers license

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Works well in a team
• Effective communication skills / ability to interface with personnel across all levels of the organization
• Effective computer and data analysis skills

Other considerations

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at recruit.services.ca@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.