Sr. Electrical Engineer

Fort McMurray, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Country


Canada

Location


Fort McMurray - (Long Lake)

Employment Type


Employee

Requisition Number


CAN02660

Closing date


Jul-14-2025

Company Overview


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Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable

energy for all

.



CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.



Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.



Oil sands development is an important component of CNOOC International's global portfolio. In Canada, CNOOC Petroleum North America has interest in more than 300,000 acres in the Athabasca region - one of the largest deposits of Canadian oil reserves, where we use technologically advanced production processes such as Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, began producing in 2008 and is a SAGD-only operation for the interim, with production capacity of around 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day.


CNOOC and You


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Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward - learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to

employee programs

that help you make the most of

work life balance

.



This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Position. In this role, you will participate in our non-rotating

14x14 shift

schedule which requires you to work fourteen 12-hour day shifts

(7am - 7pm)

, followed by

fourteen days off

. Schedules are based on business needs and subject to change. We offer

free parking

at our site or if you'd like us to take the wheel, you can use our daily

bus service

to/from Fort McMurray.



In exchange for your dedicated work is a

total rewards

package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid

benefits

that support

your

mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our

Penson plan

and join our

Savings Plan

with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two

paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to

support causes you are passionate about.



Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a

Sr Electrical Engineer

to join our growing team in

Fort McMurray, Alberta.

This dynamic role will be instrumental in providing engineering support for CNOOC's LongLake Oil Sands Operations.


Your Background


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Post-Secondary Engineering Degree in Engineering, along with 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience related to the oil and gas industry; Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA; Excellent organizational skills; Ability to overcome obstacles through building successful stakeholder relationships; Strong technical problem solving skills. Demonstrates initiative and assertiveness to gather stakeholder support when required; Working knowledge of SAGD processing and operation.

Your Role with Our Team


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Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, and motor control schematics; Ensure compliance with electrical codes (e.g., CSA, NEC), corporate standards, and best practices; Support power distribution system design from low voltage (480V) up to medium/high voltage (13.8kV/25kV and above); Support root cause analysis (RCA) of electrical failures in motors, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, and other electrical components; Develop and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance strategies; Provide guidance on maintenance tasks and standards for electrical equipment; Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and support maintenance teams during outages or turnarounds; Perform or oversee power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, relay coordination); Ensure electrical system reliability and availability, particularly for critical systems (e.g., SAGD pump power, compressors, process heaters); Champion electrical equipment lifecycle management, including obsolescence planning and spare parts strategy; Develop condition monitoring programs using tools like IR thermography, partial discharge testing, and online monitoring systems; Analyze electrical system performance data to identify trends and optimization opportunities.

Your Career Development


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The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A

mentoring

program, on-demand

e-Learning

courses, and formal

training

opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.


Closing Statement


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All positions require background checks which could include:




Criminal police record check Education verification Credential verification

All Safety Sensitive positions could include:




Drug & Alcohol testing Pre-access medical testing Drivers' abstract for last 3 years * Completion of CSO (Energy Safety Canada's Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) online safety course

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2466364
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Fort McMurray, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned