Heating/Refrigeration Technician

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Wood is recruiting for an Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) Engineer to join its Canada business focusing on Oil, Gas and New Energies projects. This role provides technical leadership in the design and execution of EHT systems across major energy sector projects. The engineer will contribute to all phases of project execution, ensuring compliance with industry codes and client standards while mentoring design teams and coordinating deliverables.
Our Clients and Projects
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies Canada team has a long history of delivering some of the most complex and impactful projects in the Canadian oilsands and energy transition space, including decarbonization and renewables.
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across energy and petrochemical sectors

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. Provide technical expertise to electrical engineering team while carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned by the lead electrical engineer.

Execute engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design).
Handle, facilitate and coordinate engineering work to solve problems on technical, quality and site-specific matters related to the EHT circuits with respect to overall electrical design in the facility.
Recommend new installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standardization within broad fields of endeavors.
Understanding and implementing the intricacies of zoning EHT circuits with appropriate power and control methodology with respect to both stabilized and control Limited EHT designs.
Ensure EHT Isometrics and designs are in line with the piping, instrumentation, mechanical information utilizing the latest P&ID, area classification & LDT while being consistent with the project code and IEEE515 requirements.
Ensure power connection, RTD location, cable type and length, trace ratio, sheath temperature, heat loss and appropriate safety factor are applied for the EHT system design.
Provide insights on technical matters, perform checks, thorough review and Professional certification of EHT deliverables on EHT documents such as Panel schedule, Cable schedule, Wiring diagram, Controller set-up sheets and other client deliverables.
Review of all project specifications and documentation necessary to develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work.
Follow project requirements, along with expectations on quality, schedule or other restrictions of a technical nature.
Follow established processes and procedures including Project Design guide, Project Execution Guide, Quality Plan and provide input where deficiencies occur.
Maintain the Project Design folder structure.
Interact and engage with customer representatives on technical issues.

Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in EHT within the oil and gas industry
Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
Proficient in Thermon and/or nVent heat tracing design software and applications
Familiarity with energy transition and renewable project applications
Experience supporting construction and commissioning of EHT systems

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.