Electrical Engineer

Who We Are:

Heartland Generation is one of Alberta’s largest power generators, supplying more than 2,660 MW (gross) of power for the benefit of industrial, commercial and residential consumers.

Our balanced portfolio of contracted and merchant facilities provides reliable and efficient baseload power, as well as dispatchable generation with the ability to meet peak electricity demand. At Heartland Generation, we are focused on building a better bridge to a clean energy future through our innovative decarbonization strategy. As the first large-scale power generator in Alberta to transition completely off coal and one of the largest cogeneration operators in the province, we are now driving toward further industry decarbonization and our goal of net zero by 2050.

We are actively pursuing new technologies, including the integration of carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen production and hydrogen-fueled power generation and renewable opportunities. By utilizing our existing assets, we will further reduce emissions, generate clean, reliable electricity and continue our investment in the communities where we live and work.

Heartland Generation is owned by ECP, a leading investor across the energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and sustainability, efficiency and reliability assets.

The Heartland Way

As we focus on building a better bridge to a clean energy future, we are equally focused on how we get there.

The Heartland Way guides how we operate our business, treat each other, our customers and our communities through integrity, inclusion and respect, teamwork, collaboration, trust, accountability, honesty and transparency. Our people, from across the business, exemplify our principles at work and in our communities.

How do you fit in?

The Heartland Generation team is always looking for people that share our values and will contribute to the spirit of a forward thinking, proactive, agile, and professional team.

The Electrical Engineer is a member of a multi-discipline engineering team tasked with executing capital and expense projects, major maintenance activities, and supporting the Operations and Maintenance departments.

Reporting to the Station Manager, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of project development, design, implementation, and closure in compliance with the Heartland PPMP and MOC processes. The Electrical Engineer will also provide consistent, comprehensive, and professional support to the station operations and maintenance departments in areas such as troubleshooting, root cause analysis, maintenance practices, outage planning & execution, operating guidelines, and engineering standards development and implementation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Condition monitoring of generators, transformers, and BOP electrical equipment
• Lifecycle management of station electrical equipment including the development and maintenance of a strategy document for critical equipment
• Assist in lifecycle management of station control systems and instrumentation including the development and maintenance of a strategy document for critical equipment
• Development of contingency plans for critical equipment
• Leading major maintenance, inspections, and testing of major electrical equipment
• Program development and ownership of applicable Alberta Reliability Standards
• Leading the site commodity metering process
• Project management of major Electrical projects
• Electrical design and drawing updates
• Management of critical engineering files and documentation
• Providing technical support and mentorship to maintenance personnel
• Providing support to other HGL operational units and facilities as required

What you must have:

• Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and registered as a Professional
• Engineer in good standing with APEGA, or other provincial Professional Engineering Regulatory Association and qualifies for inter-provincial mobility
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience in thermal/gas fired power generation, or a comparable industry. Consideration will be given to individuals with more extensive applicable experience
• Experience with power station operations, maintenance, development, construction, and commissioning is an asset
• Experience with Generators, Electrical Protection systems, Protection Relays, Switchgear/MCCs, Power System Analysis, Turbine Control Systems, DCS, PLCs, SCADA
• Self-starter who can work independently and is motivated to learn and develop
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills who leads by example
• Seeks feedback from other team members and clients to improve quality of deliverables; committed to building on existing and developing new expertise
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and cloud-based software
• Project management training and experience is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Where you’ll be working:

This position is located at our Muskeg River Cogeneration Facility in Fort McMurray, Alberta, with the option to utilize a fly in fly out offering from Edmonton or Calgary.

The Heartland Generation Experience:

Heartland Generation provides an attractive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits and the ability to make a meaningful impact on a company shaping the energy future.

The Heartland Generation Experience embodies:

• Meaningful work and career development
• Work life balance
• Accessible leadership
• Entrepreneurial Work Culture
• Compelling Purpose
• Competitive Market Based Total Rewards

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Heartland Generation follows a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) practice whereby all our people experience fair treatment, equal opportunities and a sense of belonging when it comes to being part of the Heartland Generation team.

Ready to join our team?

Please submit your resume in confidence to our Human Resources team.

We appreciate your interest in working with us, but only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

This position requires the satisfactory completion of background and education verification checks and pre-employment alcohol and drug screening.