Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation
About The Position
Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities. Permanent, full‑time position based at the Kemano Hydro Power Station, with residency in Kitimat, or Terrace, BC. Enjoy small‑town living with exceptional outdoor access. This is a non‑FIFO role with a Tuesday to Friday on‑site rotation, including weekly commuting from Kitimat and camp accommodation. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support and advise on complex electrical engineering initiatives at the Kemano Hydroelectric Power Station, one of British Columbia’s most critical power assets, with accountability for supporting safe, reliable operation and long-term asset performance as the facility enters a major rebuild phase of its eight generators. This is a great opportunity for a collaborative and pragmatic engineer to work hands‑on with critical hydroelectric assets and play an influential role a major rebuild project at a world‑class 975 MW power station. The role is based at the Kemano camp and follows a Tuesday to Friday work schedule. Kemano is located approximately 80 km from Kitimat, with employee transportation to and from site provided by boat at the start and end of each rotation. Transportation is provided from Kitimat only, and this position is not a fly-in-fly-out arrangement. While we don’t offer fly-in-fly-out arrangements, we do offer domestic relocation assistance, to help you settle in and thrive. Join us and become an integral part of our vibrant community. Located on British Columbia, Canada's northwest coast, Kitimat is a welcoming, family‑friendly community set between the mountains and the sea. Known for its strong local economy, modern amenities, short commutes, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, it’s an ideal place to build both a career and a life. Reporting to the Superintendent and working in a collaborative community within the Kemano Power Operations Department, you will be:
Requirements
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Candidates who are not registered but who bring relevant experience may be considered at an appropriate level.
- Progressive and hands-on electrical engineering experience, including exposure to commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational decision‑making in power generation or heavy industrial environments.
- Experience in asset condition monitoring and diagnostic techniques for rotating and/or critical equipment
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in small, site‑based teams, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP, to support maintenance and asset management activities
Responsibilities
- Championing safe work practices by embedding Rio Tinto’s Health, Environment, Safety and Community (HSEC) standards into engineering decisions, field activities, and contractor engagements
- Providing hands‑on engineering field support and technical leadership to maintenance teams to improve the capability, availability, and reliability of the Kemano Power Station
- Developing and maintaining a deep technical understanding of site‑specific electrical equipment and systems
- Creating, reviewing, and improving technical procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation
- Complex problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and field troubleshooting for critical electrical and operational issues
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize power generation performance, asset reliability, and lifecycle outcomes
- Applying expert knowledge of hydroelectric generation standards, codes, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliant and appropriate solutions
- Acting as the primary contact for maintenance teams and capital project contractors and consultants, including scope development, oversight of field execution, quality assurance, and technical advice for the lifecycle of capital projects
Benefits
- outstanding personal development
- global career opportunities
- domestic relocation assistance
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts
- Domestic relocation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
