Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician (Red Seal)

Keyera

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification with over 10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
  • Power Systems certification is advantageous.
  • Experience in live industrial plant operations, including turnarounds.
  • Familiarity with Electric Heat Tracing (EHT) systems like Thermon and Chemelex.
  • Expertise in protection and control systems, including relay testing and programming.
  • Deep understanding of medium-voltage power distribution and associated equipment.
  • Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, test, and repair electrical power distribution equipment (600V - 5kV).
  • Troubleshoot 600V and 4160V motors and associated systems.
  • Maintain and repair various electrical equipment, including heat trace systems and VFDs.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting focused on safety and equipment reliability.
  • Read and interpret a variety of electrical schematics and technical drawings.
  • Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety practices.
  • Engage in outages and turnarounds, taking on roles such as Electrical Turnaround Coordinator.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allows for three-day weekends every other week.
  • Opportunity for overtime and callout work.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams enhances professional development.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Full Job Description
THE POSITION

Keyera is currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Electrical Technician for our EnviroFuels Facility (KEF) located in Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, this role works a 9/80 schedule and is responsible for testing, diagnosing, servicing, and repairing electrical equipment to support safe and reliable plant operations. Overtime and callout availability are required.

Responsibilities
  • Diagnose, test, service, and repair electrical power distribution equipment ranging from 600V to 5kV.
  • Troubleshoot 600V and 4160V motors, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), and switchgear.
  • Maintain, test, and repair electrical equipment, including heat trace systems, VFDs, transformers, motors, and switchgear.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and problem-solving with a focus on safety, quality, equipment reliability, and production.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, panel schedules, data sheets, elementary drawings, and P&IDs.
  • Follow established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and applicable safe work practices.
  • Participate in outages and turnarounds, including rotational assignments such as Electrical Turnaround Coordinator and MOC Planner/Coordinator.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Emergency Response, HSE, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and Health, Safety, and Environmental expectations.

Qualifications
  • Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification with 10+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
  • Power Systems certification is considered an asset.
  • Previous experience working in a live industrial plant, including turnaround activities.
  • Demonstrated experience installing, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting Electric Heat Tracing (EHT) systems, including Thermon and Chemelex.
  • Strong knowledge of protection and control systems, including protective relay testing and programming.
  • Strong knowledge of medium-voltage power distribution, motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and VFDs.
  • Ability to read and interpret loop drawings, data sheets, elementary drawings, P&IDs, panel schedules, and other technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with PLC and DCS control systems.
  • Proficiency using electrical testing equipment.
  • Experience with Maximo work order processing is considered an asset.
  • Valid H2S, Fall Arrest, Man Lift, and Arc Flash certifications are considered assets.


Posting Expiry Date:
Jul 26, 2026

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