At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems at the Woodfibre LNG facility.
- Company: Join Woodfibre LNG, a leading Canadian energy company based in Vancouver.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, safety-focused environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative work culture with a focus on continuous improvement and safety.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring safe and efficient LNG operations.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience and valid BC Journeyman ticket.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Project
The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia.
It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.
Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.
- Job Summary
- Woodfibre LNG is looking for an experienced
- Electrical Technicians to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the
Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor , the successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems at our facility.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that ensures the safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of the Woodfibre LNG Plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the commissioning and start-up of the LNG plant at both the Squamish site as well as our yard in China if required
- Perform scheduled preventative, predictive, routine, turnaround and emergency maintenance of industrial electrical equipment, including motors, starters, VFDs, UPS systems, EHT, relays, breakers, switchgear, etc.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 120V-4160V circuits, control systems, HVAC, cathodic protection, and electrical heat trace.
- Inspect electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, and perform necessary repairs.
- Transformer monitoring and maintenance on dry and oil bath types
- Interpret drawings, apply the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and follow installation standards.
- Experience working with 600V, 4160V systems. HV experience considered an asset
- Provide technical support and advice for maintenance planning and project personnel.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Arc Flash and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
- Knowledgeable of DCS systems, PLC’s, and HMI’s
- Respond to after-hour callouts and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
- Support the site’s maintenance program, including keeping up-to-date records of all maintenance, repairs, and calibrations performed via our CMMS.
- Review process flow drawings, equipment lists, and specifications to resolve work procedures.
- Collaborate with internal teams and third-party service providers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance key performance indicators.
- HSSE
- 100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines.
- Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Operations Team.
- Lead HSE Shift Meeting/ safety walks/audits if and when required.
- Timely intervention to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of personnel and plant.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to influence overall safety behavior in the plant.
- Safeguarding systems check lists are implemented/completed by Shift Operations to agreed frequencies and standards.
- Execute plant wide operations hazards awareness program.
- Initiate inputs for plant risk register and mitigation tracking process for operations.
- Required Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience
- Valid British Columbia Journeyman ticket or Red Seal certification
- Dual Electrical & Instrumentation ticket considered an asset
- Experience with Medium Voltage VFD’s considered an asset
- Previous Commissioning and Start-up experience an asset
- Are willing to comply with WLNG's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre‑Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
- Additional Experience
- Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
- Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams, and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
- Communication/interpersonal skills – to be able to interact with front line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks, targets and changing priorities within tight time frames.
- Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
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Electrical Technician in Squamish employer: Woodfibre Management Ltd
Woodfibre Management Ltd. offers a dynamic work environment for Cost Specialists, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of the LNG Project near Squamish, BC. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration within a supportive team culture. Enjoy competitive benefits and the unique advantage of working in a stunning natural setting that promotes both professional and personal well-being.
