Job Description

Company DescriptionBantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada's most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.We are currently seeking a qualified Chief Electrical Engineer to join our team, based out of Edmonton, AB. The Chief Electrical Engineer is responsible for the functional leadership and management of the Bantrel Electrical Engineering discipline including the hiring, training, and assigning of Electrical personnel to projects and proposals; salary reviews, training and career development; and the establishment and maintenance of technical standards and work processes for the Electrical discipline.in this full time permanent role and be a champion ofDuties & Responsibilities: * Decisions

• Sets corporate strategic direction for the Electrical discipline.
• Assign discipline personnel to meet project requirements in consultation with the Project Engineering Manager and if required, the Project Manager.
• Reviews and approves all discipline related project specific Job Instructions and Job hour estimates.
• Provides overall technical direction for the Electrical engineering discipline.
• Represents the Corporation on Electrical engineering matters on an as required basis.
• Initiates requests for specialized engineering services, as required.
• Requests or conducts project Technical Reviews as required.
• Creates and / or amends discipline specific corporate Engineering Instructions and Design Guides.
• Administrative

• Establishes and administers Electrical discipline goals as part of the annual strategic plan.
• Administers timesheet and network access approvals, etc. for discipline personnel.
• Implements corporate personnel policies.
• Personnel Planning and Career Development

• Recruiting of discipline personnel for Bantrel.
• Reviews and implements staffing plans for the discipline by assigning qualified personnel to projects and ensuring an appropriate mix of skills / talents / experience to match project requirements.
• Determines discipline personnel salary, bonus and promotions in accordance with Bantrel corporate guidelines.
• Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Manages, reviews, and approves performance reviews prepared by line supervisors.
• Holds career development discussions with all staff personnel.
• Develops discipline specific training plans to develop both technical and leadership skills for staff personnel.
• Leadership and Communication

• Sets clear expectations and consequences utilizing the performance based leadership model.
• Leads by example.
• Champions the creation of a work environment which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation and satisfaction.
• Communicate in a proactive, accurate, positive and timely manner.
• Displays strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Supports the development of both internal and external positive customer relationships.
• Planning and Scheduling

• Reviews project execution strategies and engineering plans.
• Reviews and approves discipline project job hour budgets.
• Consults with Bantrel project management for specialized Electrical engineering services on an as required basis.
• Engineering Progress and Performance

• Monitors discipline progress on projects.
• Provides guidance to project Electrical discipline leads to improve discipline project performance on an as required basis.
• Creates and continuously improves measurement systems that measure and predict discipline project performance.
• Technical Quality, Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Arranges scheduled project Technical Reviews.
• Provides technical expertise to support project teams and ensure technical quality.
• Provides active oversight of project work to nurture a culture of creativity, innovation, and empowerment.
• Identifies and communicates key discipline specific lessons learned across projects.
• Encourages technical innovation initiatives.
• Participates in relevant industry technical conferences and committees.
• Business Development

• When requested, assist Business Development in the preparation of project proposals, including the engineering plan, job hour estimates, and scope & schedule development.
• Other Duties

• Attendance at key Bantrel Corporate and Social Club functions.
• In consultation with the Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer develop and communicate the Chief & Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer specific job functions to ensure that all duties covered under this job description are continuously and effectively performed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Engineering.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university; and
• An active member in the Alberta Professional Engineering Association (APEGA); and
• Progressive discipline engineering work experience, including supervision roles.

Skills & Experience:

• Fifteen plus (15+) years within the electrical discipline.
• Five plus (5+) years as a project discipline lead.
• Electrical engineering experience in Power, Oil & Gas, Refinery, LNG, or Petrochemical projects in an EPC environment.
• Construction, cross-discipline and/or project engineering experience are desirable.
• An established and recognized Leader and Manager.
• Highly proficient technical ability and awareness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering processes and procedures.
• Good knowledge of industry / regulatory standards, procurement and construction systems and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communicator.

Additional InformationOur culture is guided by our , these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver's Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please.

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