OPTI Canada Inc.
is accepting resumes for the position of

Electrical Heat Trace Specialist
(Full Time Position)

The Long Lake Project is a unique joint venture of two companies with a shared vision for oil sands development - OPTI Canada Inc. and Nexen. Each company brings a distinct skill set, background experience and perspective to the project. Together we make an innovative and exciting team, collaborating on a truly new type of oil sands development.

The Long Lake project is located approximately 40 km southeast of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The lease is estimated to hold approximately six billion barrels of bitumen. OPTI and Nexen have a 50/50 joint ownership of the lease and plan to produce 70,000 bbl/d of bitumen using steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and upgrade it to approximately 60,000 bbl/d of high quality synthetic crude oil using the patented OrCrude (TM) process, combined with conventional hydrocracking and gasification technologies.

Relocation to Fort McMurray is required for this position.

OPTI Canada Inc. will provide Relocation Assistance and Mortgage Subsidy for you and your family.

Key Attributes:

• Responsive, service oriented, approachable, self managed and results driven
• Technical strength coupled with practical systems and equipment knowledge
• Outstanding troubleshooting skills
• Equally comfortable with analyzing data and hands on task execution
• Supports plant operations and contributes to team deliverables to meet project quality, cost and schedule targets
• A team player who works collaboratively and can thrive in a multi-discipline environment
• Organized yet tolerant of patient with evolving work processes
• You are a quick learner, thrive in a fast-paced environment and flexible to varying work load/working hours and dynamic priorities 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support OPTI Upgrader operating objectives
• Maintain and refine Upgrader power and control systems reliability and integrity programs
• Operational electrical support includes but is not limited to supporting;
• Day to day and long range trouble-shooting and optimization
• Maintenance of equipment and system reliability
• Support TA planning and execution
• Troubleshoot and maintain the Thermon EHT Control System
• Oversee and ensure that any contractors assigned to your responsibility meet quality, cost and schedule targets

Qualifications:

Required experience and understanding:

Safe work systems including but not limited to:

• Work permits
• Lock out tag out
• MOC and PSSRs
• Plant site power and process control systems
• Practical systems and equipment reliability, maintenance and repair
• Code and industry standards such as area classifications and specification of plant site equipment and appurtenances

Equipment and system knowledge and experience should include but not be limited to:

• Protections systems & UPS
• High and low voltage equipment & utilities
• Electrical and electrical / instrument fittings and interfaces
• 3+ years in a maintenance function
• Must have a working knowledge of the Traceview Explorer software
• Demonstrated experienced in hands-on support of operations, technical and maintenance work teams
• 3 -10 years plant site experience in an Upgrader, oil refinery or similar hydrocarbon industry
• Work experience within an electronic work order and CMMS systems environment such as Maximo or SAP

Candidates with alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

OPTI Canada Inc. offers a very competitive compensation/savings plan and comprehensive benefits package.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please email your resume to LongLakeRecruit@opticanada.com.  Please quote competition #200807-02-CB.

To learn more about OPTI Canada Inc. and the Long Lake Project, please visit our websites:

www.opticanada.com
www.longlake.ca

By submitting your resume, you consent to OPTI Canada Inc. sharing this information with OPTI's Joint Venture partner(s) in order to identify other employment opportunities for which you may be suitable; and to facilitate the supply of personnel to such joint venture partner(s), as required.