Maintenance Electrician FTR
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Field/Service Technician -
Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Field/Service Technician
At Imperial we work every day to responsibly develop Canadas energy resources applying technology and innovation to supply affordable accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our upstream, downstream, chemical and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age or ability.
At Imperial we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
Location:
Sarnia, ON. Our Upstream department has a long history in Canada and a workforce of 5500 total employees.
As a site Maintenance Electrician term employee at Imperial Oil Sarnia Site you will maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair all types of electrical, electronic control and power systems equipment with a high personal regard for safety, following verbal and/or written orders from support site operations.
What you will do- Lockout of all low, medium and high voltage equipment as required
- Critical electrical switching required to provide an electrically safe work condition
- Switchgear and power circuit breaker maintenance (single phase or three phase up to 230 kV)
- Oil-filled power transformer preventative maintenance (e.g., 500 KVA, 100 MVA)
- Oil-filled circuit breaker preventative maintenance
- Protective relay setting programming and testing (electromechanical & microprocessor)
- Substation preventative maintenance
- PLC maintenance and programming
- VFD installation, programming and troubleshooting
- UPS general maintenance, PMs and troubleshooting
- Electric heat tracing installation and maintenance
- DC batteries & chargers installation, troubleshooting & maintenance
- Electrical transfer switches & schemes – installation, troubleshooting & maintenance
- Installation of electrical cabling/wiring as required
- Commissioning and calibration of electrical protection systems
- Start up and commissioning of electrical capital projects
- Develop and write electrical switching and maintenance procedures
- Update and markup As-Built electrical drawings
This posting is for an existing vacancy
About youSkills and Qualifications
- Industrial Controls Engineering Technologist (ICET) or Electrical Engineering Technologist / Technician diploma is preferred; equivalent training and experience acceptable
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- 5+ years related experience in a similar position
- Certified 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician and/or 442A Industrial Electrician is an asset
- Must maintain a valid Class G driver's license
- Relevant industry experience is an asset
- Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line drawings, protection & control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay logic, PLC logic diagrams, etc.
- Ability to estimate, plan and execute work
- Capability to supervise other employees and contractors
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving in the field
- Knowledge of safety procedures, codes and legislation; familiar with OHSA rights and obligations
- Working knowledge of CSA-Z462 electrical safe work practices is an asset
- Familiar with wiring installation requirements for electrical hazardous locations
- Good working knowledge of Windows-based programs
- Experience using electrical test equipment (e.g., relay test equipment, transformer test equipment,…
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