Electrician (Temporary)
Description
As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.
Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.
At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
Hourly Rate: $64.66/hour
The Opportunity:
Working in the Refinery Maintenance Department as part of the Electrical team involves the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Electrical equipment at the refinery. The successful candidate embraces positive change and is committed to furthering Parkland safety and reliability culture.
The successful candidate must hold a valid Electrical BCTQ (British Columbia Trade Qualification) and an Electrical IP/Red Seal. Candidates must be familiar with hazardous locations, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of industrial equipment with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Low to High Voltage power system switching with protection and control element
- Maintenance and diagnostic testing of power distribution equipment including switchgear, transformers, and protective relaying.
- Maintenance and repair of emergency, UPS, and battery backup systems.
- Motor and Cable diagnostic testing.
- Installation, testing and commissioning of new Electrical equipment including new construction with conduit and cable work.
- Troubleshooting and repair of Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters.
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of refinery Programable Logic Controllers (PLC).
- Interpretation of P&ID’s, Electrical Schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Preventative Maintenance of electrical equipment and supporting reliability improvement initiatives.
- Electrical Safe Work Practice training - CSA Z462
- BC Safety Authority FSR designation
- Troubleshooting experience of industrial electrical power systems
- Operations and Maintenance of low to high voltage switchgear including protective devices
- Motor and Cable diagnostic testing
- Troubleshooting and repair of Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters
- Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC’s and software programs
- Emergency power systems, UPS and Batteries
- Electrical Heat Trace both Polymeric and Mineral Insulated
- Communication platforms (Analog, Digital, Ethernet, Devicenet, Modbus etc.)
- Interpretation and understanding of P&ID’s, Electrical Schematics, and equipment manuals
- Previous Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated Commitment to Injury & Incident Free (IIF) Operation and Safety and Loss Prevention.
- Current & Up to date with Active Learner Training.
- Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5 Minimum).
- Electrical BCTQ & IP/Red Seal with 5 years relevant experience.
- A working knowledge of JDE, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated Strong Teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated behaviors that support Parkland’s Diversity and Inclusion culture.
- Demonstrated ability to positively interact and communicate with personnel from all divisions and levels of the company, contractors, and vendors.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
- Self-motivated to further knowledge and skills by utilizing all available information and resources.
- Perform effectively with fluctuating workload, frequent changes and competing demands.
- Comfortable speaking in public forums such as team meetings, tailboard discussions, and shift meetings.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting 24/7 facility operations including call out support.
- Hours of Work: 9.5hrs/day (7:30am - 5:30pm)
- Rate of pay: As per the Unifor agreement, plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation and paid holidays.
- The anticipated term is June 30th to September 25th, 2026, or subject to the return of the incumbent.
Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?
Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!
We Want You To Shine:
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.
Belonging Matters. Because You Do:
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.
We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.
The Fine Print:
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.