Power Systems Electrician - Albian Operations, Northeastern Alberta (Fort Chipewyan)

Power Systems Electrician - Albian Operations Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

Job Description The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Reporting to the Power Distribution Department Shift Team Lead, The Power Systems Electrician will support operations, maintenance, projects in high voltage transmission and distribution systems throughout Canadian Natural Albian Sands.

Job location:

Fort McMurray, Alberta - Albian Sands Site

Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (Tuesday- Monday)

Safety sensitive position:

Yes

Key Accountabilities

Collaborate within small power distribution department with a strong, self-motivated work ethic

Operate and maintain onsite 5Kv/25Kv/72Kv power distribution system which includes isolating, permitting and shift rounds

What You Bring to the Role

The role requires a Journeyman Electrician with 10 years of oil site experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership position (Foreman/Assistant Foreman)

Key technical capabilities include:

High voltage troubleshooting: diagnosing faults and using advanced electrical indicators on high voltage systems

Switch operation: operating 72kV Pascor and 25kV Omniruptor switches, including executing complex switching orders

Hot stick procedures: utilizing live-line tools safely on live electrical systems with voltages up to 25kV

Encroachment protocols: issuing and managing high voltage encroachments, specifically following Albian and ATCO guidelines

Emergency response and safety compliance: responding to power system trips, system failures, and high-risk high voltage incidents, as well as enforcing strict high voltage safe work practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and specialized site permitting

Familiarity or proficiency with testing equipment: operate Testrano, Omicron, Megger/Ductor, Hi-Pot (AC/DC), Ground Grid, and Battery sets (Load Bank, impedance, gravity), with the ability to proficiently operate crimp/Hypress tools up to 40 Tons

Familiarity with transformers: test power transformers (winding resistance, turns ratio, Tan Delta, SFRA, aux functions, oil sampling)

Ability to operate and maintain circuit breakers: service and test vacuum and SF6 breakers ranging from 5 kV to 72 kV (use of Cibano analyzers for timing tests and Ductor/Megger checks)

Program and test microprocessor-based relays (feeder, transformer, generator, motor, ground fault)

Cables and components: terminate and test cables (3M, Raychem, Pfisterer), CTs, VTs, NGRs, and ground grids

The following certifications would be advantageous:

3M Termination Certified

Certified with experience vulcanizing trailing cables

Raychem Termination Certified

What We Offer

Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses

100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy

May be eligible for additional premiums

Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

First class camp facilities

Health&Wellness Spending Account

Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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