Job Description

Worker Type: Employee

Group: Electrical Engineering Department

Job Post End Date: 01/02/2024

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team located in the Calgary office.

Reporting to the Manager, Electrical Engineering, the Senior Electrical Engineer plays a pivotal role within the Cenovus Canadian Thermal and Conventional Heavy Oil team, specializing in the management of electrical systems. This role involves overseeing equipment and loads operating within a voltage range of 24V to 260kV, including UPS, motors, drives, switchgear, distribution systems, substations, transmission facilities, and co-generation.

Responsibilities:

Develop safe work procedures, review isolation and switching orders, and act as the subject matter expert for the CVE Electrical Safety Program.

Troubleshoot failures and prepare root cause analysis reports.

Participate in risk assessments.

Undertake field trips for commissioning and testing when required.

Develop operational plans to reliably operate in off-normal conditions.

Develop specifications, guidelines, standards, and best practices for electrical systems.

Answer RFI\'s and provide guidance for the application of standard detail drawings and specifications for electrical designs.

Assist in electrical system planning and load forecasting aligned with growth projections, including developing system studies and plans.

Manage reporting of electrical loading and generation at facilities.

Participate in electrical design reviews.

Maintain a working knowledge of electrical systems.

Sign and stamp electrical drawings and records.

Aid operations with electrical regulatory compliance.

Assist in preparing audit information for regulators.

Update the electrical GIS models to support system planning, design, and operations.

Create opportunity assessments and business cases for electrical projects.

Draft project scope documents and technical scopes of work for electrical projects.

Merge and update ETAP models for power system construction, long-term planning, and identifying electrical hazards.

Identify and develop opportunities for innovation, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction.

Foster key relationships between various Cenovus operational, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Communicate effectively with support teams.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in mechanical electrical engineering is required

Professional Engineer designation that is recognized by APEGA/APEGS is required

A Minimum of 8 year\xe2\x80\x99s related specifically to specializing in the management of electrical systems

Familiarity with ETAP engineering software is required

Knowledgeable about Alberta Safety Codes Act, the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, the Code for Electrical Installations at Oil and Gas Facilities, and the Alberta Electrical Utility Code is required

Proficiency in desktop tools, such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Demonstrated knowledge in protection and control systems.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Capable of managing multiple projects, prioritizing, and coordinating tasks efficiently with excellent time management skills.

Design experience with 25kV and greater systems would be an asset.

Previous experience in SAGD facility operations would be a benefit.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT January 2, 2024.

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About Cenovus:

We\xe2\x80\x99re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

For Internal Candidates Only: Those that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

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