21 Oct
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Tourmaline Oil
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Calgary
21 Oct
Tourmaline Oil
Calgary
Tourmaline Oil Corp. is a Canadian senior crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on long-term growth through an active exploration, development, production and acquisition program in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation professional to join our Power and Gas group. This is a contract position based out of our Edson or Hinton Office. Role Overview Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, this position oversees electrical and instrumentation contractor crews supporting Tourmaline’s Power and Gas group. Working closely with Power and Gas Supervisors and field teams, the role coordinates equipment installation, testing, maintenance and removal, supports safe and compliant operations, and manages related documentation and daily contractor costs.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate electrical and instrumentation contractors, including scheduling crews with field supervisors for the rig-in and rig-out of fuel gas scrubbers and electrical equipment.
• Verify that electrical installations meet applicable electrical codes and Tourmaline procedures, including safe cable routing, system loading, grounding and ground disturbance requirements.
• Confirm equipment is safely tested and verified, complete required daily checks, and ensure rig-in inspections and supporting documentation are recorded in SharePoint/MarsWorks.
• Ensure metering, pressure, LEL, level and emergency shutdown devices are calibrated in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including AER requirements. Maintain calibration records for Tourmaline and third-party equipment, including drilling rig liquid and gas fuel meters.
• Verify electrical drawings reflect equipment configurations and ensure redlines are completed and maintained for each unit.
• Monitor Cygnet functionality and work with internal teams and external service providers to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Track daily contractor costs and ensure charges are accurately allocated to the appropriate Authorization for Expenditure (AFE).
• Source parts and qualified contractors to maintain fuel gas scrubbers and electrical equipment efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Confirm contractors are registered in ComplyWorks, understand Tourmaline’s Safety, Health and Environment requirements, and follow applicable occupational health and safety standards.
• Work with fuel gas scrubber manufacturers to improve standard equipment packages through electrical and instrumentation design enhancements.
• Support the planning and execution of annual break-up maintenance for power and gas equipment.
• Communicate equipment, safety and regulatory compliance concerns to the appropriate Supervisor and Operations Superintendent, and support corrective action.
• Report hazards and incidents through Tourmaline’s incident reporting system and notify the Supervisor immediately of all incidents. Qualifications
• Dual journeyperson certification as an Electrician and an Instrumentation and Controls Technician.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant electrical and instrumentation experience, preferably within oil and gas operations.
• Experience coordinating contractor crews and overseeing equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, maintain accurate documentation and manage contractor costs.
• Robust communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work closely with field teams, contractors and equipment manufacturers.
📌 Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Tourmaline Oil
📍 Calgary