Electrical & Instrumentation Coordinator at WHITECAP RESOURCES INC.

Date: 7 hours ago
City: Estevan, SK
Contract type: Full time

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO 2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Coordinator supports operations across Whitecap Resources’ Eastern Saskatchewan assets by overseeing electrical, instrumentation, and maintenance coordination activities. This role is responsible for ensuring maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.

The E&I Coordinator acts as a key liaison between operations, maintenance, engineering, automation, construction, and third-party contractors to support operational reliability, uptime, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Coordination

  • Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities based on operational priorities.

  • Plan, schedule, track, and follow up on maintenance work orders.

  • Maintain PM schedules (calendar and counter-based) to meet operational and regulatory requirements.

  • Review and approve maintenance work orders, ensuring proper execution, accuracy, documentation, and priority alignment.

  • Provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on completed work orders, including redlines, RIKs, calibration records, and supporting

  • Respond to day-to-day field issues and callouts to support operational reliability and uptime.

Instrumentation, Electrical & Automation Support

  • Coordinate and support instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance activities.

  • Develop and maintain instrument indexes and blank calibration reports for maintenance work.

  • Support gas measurement activities including meter calibrations, compliance requirements, and documentation.

  • Support and collaborate with the Automation group during projects and upgrades.

  • Provide support for field devices and systems as required.

  • Manage and optimize solar-powered sites and related systems.

  • Conduct power analysis and optimization activities, including power factor correction, horsepower optimization, and power surveys.

  • Support commissioning and integration activities for new facilities, tie-ins, and site builds.

Systems, Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain work orders, certifications, maintenance history, and compliance documentation within OPLII to support maintenance activities and regulatory requirements.

  • Initiate and manage Management of Change (MOC) processes for maintenance and operational changes including drawing updates, redlines, vendor r

  • Support engineering Shut Down Key reviews.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards.

  • Coordinate and distribute quarterly blanket permits to contractors while ensuring proper completion, compliance, and filing.

Contractor & Vendor Management

  • Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors, including scheduling, scope definition, quality assurance, and safety compliance.

  • Ensure contractor compliance through ComplyWorks and corporate safety standards.

  • Approve and track invoices related to maintenance and contractor services.

  • Procure replacement parts and manage inventory to maintain availability of critical spares.

  • Develop, review, and manage quotes for maintenance and upgrade work.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

  • Liaise with operations to minimize downtime and identify opportunities for operational improvement.

  • Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, construction, automation, and operations teams to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

  • Participate in operations and maintenance meetings and provide updates on maintenance KPIs, project status, costs, and reliability metrics.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost control.

Safety & Leadership

  • Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, and adherence to company standards.

  • Participate in safety meetings, ERP exercises, incident investigations, and safety performance reviews.

  • Review and report incidents, near misses, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

  • Mentor maintenance personnel and contractors on best practices and safe work procedures.

  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in oilfield maintenance coordination, instrumentation, electrical, automation, or related disciplines.

  • Journeyperson certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related trade preferred.

  • Experience with emissions compliance, calibration certificates, and measurement documentation.

  • Strong understanding of oilfield equipment, maintenance standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Experience coordinating multiple projects, contractors, and operational priorities simultaneously.

  • High proficiency with OPLII and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative operations environment.

  • Ability to provide after-hours and on-call support as required.

  • Experience supporting automation systems and field communications.

  • Familiarity with oil and gas construction, commissioning, and facility tie-ins.

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