Electrical Engineer – Protection System – Suncor

Title of the Job: Electrical Engineer – Protection System

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.As a key member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day engineering support on emerging issues for the Fort Hills Transmission and Distribution (T&D) with focus on Protection Systems. This position is engaged in the proactive and reactive support to enhance facility safety, reliability, and profitability. You will be part of a collaborative & multi-disciplined team environment to ensure Fort Hills assets run in optimal condition.Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years of related experience with transmission and distribution protection and control systems
• Expert level experience in ETAP – arc flash, short circuit, motor start up and load flow study modelling
• Experience in Industrial Facility and/or Utility environment, up to 260 kV
• Experience with GE, ABB and SEL Relay programming and interface software
• Experience in fault analysis, report writing and interfacing in multidiscipline teams
• Working knowledge of IEC 61850, SCADA network and hardware, industrial network monitoring systems
• Understanding of CSA, IEEE, AESO ARS, NERC, MSA, and AUC rules, regulations, and standards
• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Manage the protection systems updates and modifications using Management of Change (MOC) process
• Conduct conventional coordination studies using ETAP to analyze protection systems and prepare reports with recommended changes
• Perform / Review System studies for regulatory submissions as required by regulators and support execution of AESO ARS maintenance program.
• Support the operations team from an engineering and reliability perspective
• Lead the condition assessment on plant assets, leading technical consulting/troubleshooting, outage technical support, incident investigation and providing recommendations for resolution of system alarms and trips
• Liaise with projects to ensure appropriate system studies and coordination is delivered and safe integration is executed
• Ensure construction, testing and commissioning of site growth and maintenance projects are compliant to applicable codes and Suncor standards
• Support Reliability Program development and implementation for electrical systems for maintenance and regulatory requirements
• Work with Power System Engineer to develop synergies and efficient management of scopes and deliverables
• Liaise with low voltage business areas to support protection system coordination

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of Suncor Calgary office with occasional travel to site at Fort Hills to support O&M team
• This role is an in office, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Occasional extended shift or weekend support would be required to meet business needs during critical planned and unplanned event

Why Suncor?Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

Company Name: Suncor

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