Principal Engineer, Electrical
About The Position
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking a Principal Engineer, Electrical to be the central authority responsible for electrical governance, standards, and compliance across all EVR assets. This role involves overseeing the implementation and standardization of electrical standards and permits to ensure compliance with the EVR Electrical Engineering Control Plan (ECPP) and associated Electrical Standards and Permits (FHP06). The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and influence in cross-functional environments and possess the ability to engage and align diverse stakeholder groups. This position is based in the Elk Valley of British Columbia and offers a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, promoting work-life balance.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade Certification with extensive experience
- Extensive experience (12+ years) in mining, resource sector or related industry
- Registered, or immediately eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with Engineer and Geoscientist of British Columbia (EGBC)
- Demonstrated leadership and influence in cross-functional environments, ability to engage and align diverse stakeholder groups
- Proven ability to develop and implement processes, manage change, and drive adoption across a broad organization
- Strong understanding of professional governance, regulatory compliance and risk management principles
- Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) and CSA standards
- Familiarity with BC mining regulations
- Experience with maintenance and reliability systems and tools
- Understanding of Electrical Engineering Control Plans and safety management systems
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading or supporting the implementation and monitoring of large-scale programs, compliance and governance related initiatives is an asset
Responsibilities
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Be accountable for enterprise-wide electrical safety risk management under FHP06, including defining controls, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement to ensure effective mitigation of electrical hazards
- Own and maintain the Electrical Engineering Control Plan (EECP) and associated standards, ensuring regulatory alignment, controlled document lifecycle management, and consistent interpretation and application across all assets
- Lead the development and implementation of governance frameworks that align with electrical compliance with corporate systems and standards
- Serve as the primary liason with Glencore on all electrical related matters, ensuring EVR compliance with corporate expectations, global standards, and influencing strategic direction
- Provide strategic guidance, technical oversight and support to all assets to drive consistent site-level compliance
- Lead second‑party audits across assets, assess compliance with FHP06 and EECP, and identify systemic risks and gaps in implementation
- Drive enterprise‑level corrective and preventative actions, and support complex electrical issue resolution and non-compliance
- Participate in major project stage-gate reviews as electrical SME and ensure electrical design compliance, integration of risk controls, and robust technical assurance from concept to execution
- Responsible for oversight and support of Electrical Superintendent’s and Electrical Support Engineer’s key accountabilities and deliverables across EVR assets
Benefits
- Two Annual Bonus Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Retirement Package
- Health Lifestyle Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
