E&I Reliability Engineer

Your New Company

Hays is partnering with a major industrial organization seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Reliability Engineer to improve the safety, reliability and performance of critical E&I assets in a complex operating environment.

Your New Role

You’ll provide technical leadership across electrical and instrumentation assets, supporting reliability programs, troubleshooting, engineering projects and commissioning. You’ll investigate equipment issues, conduct reliability assessments and help ensure new installations integrate safely with existing systems.

*This is a site based role located in Fort McMurray, the shift is 8x6 starting on Wednesdays as. FIFO from Calgary/Edmonton hubs, camp, and transport to and from site will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop E&I scopes focused on safety, reliability and asset availability.
• Lead equipment investigations, root cause analysis and lifecycle assessments.
• Assess asset health using condition monitoring and diagnostic testing.
• Support engineering studies, design reviews, detailed design and commissioning.
• Prepare E&I drawings, datasheets and specifications to applicable standards.
• Support HAZOP, risk reviews and Management of Change activities.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with APEGA registration or eligibility.
• 5+ years of maintenance/reliability engineering experience involving E&I and high-voltage equipment.
• Experience designing, maintaining, testing and commissioning E&I systems.
• Knowledge of transformers, breakers, protection relays, cables and substations.
• Field instrumentation/valve experience plus DCS and PLC knowledge.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, hazardous-area installations and MOC processes.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Electrical Heat Trace design and troubleshooting experience.
• SAP Plant Maintenance/CMMS knowledge.
• Experience with condition monitoring and HAZOP reviews.