# Electrical Technician

> Pacific Energy Canada · Squamish, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-05

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Maintenance

## Description

**Project**

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

**Job Summary**

Woodfibre LNG is looking for an experienced **Electrical Technicians** to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the **Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor**, the successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems at our facility. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that ensures the safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of the Woodfibre LNG Plant.

**Key Responsibilities****:**

-   Support the commissioning and start-up of the LNG plant at both the Squamish site as well as our yard in China if required
-   Perform scheduled preventative, predictive, routine, turnaround and emergency maintenance of industrial electrical equipment, including motors, starters, VFDs, UPS systems, EHT, relays, breakers, switchgear, etc.
-   Troubleshoot electrical systems, including 120V-4160V circuits, control systems, HVAC, cathodic protection, and electrical heat trace.
-   Inspect electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, and perform necessary repairs.
-   Transformer monitoring and maintenance on dry and oil bath types
-   Interpret drawings, apply the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and follow installation standards.
-   Experience working with 600V, 4160V systems.  HV experience considered an asset
-   Provide technical support and advice for maintenance planning and project personnel.
-   Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Arc Flash and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
-   Knowledgeable of DCS systems, PLC’s, and HMI’s
-   Respond to after-hour callouts and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
-   Support the site’s maintenance program, including keeping up-to-date records of all maintenance, repairs, and calibrations performed via our CMMS.
-   Review process flow drawings, equipment lists, and specifications to resolve work procedures.
-   Collaborate with internal teams and third-party service providers.
-   Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance key performance indicators.

**HSSE**

-   100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines.
-   Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Operations Team.
-   Lead HSE Shift Meeting/ safety walks/audits if and when required.
-   Timely intervention to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of personnel and plant.
-   Demonstrate a personal commitment to influence overall safety behavior in the plant.
-   Safeguarding systems check lists are implemented/completed by Shift Operations to agreed frequencies and standards.
-   Execute plant wide operations hazards awareness program.
-   Initiate inputs for plant risk register and mitigation tracking process for operations.

## Requirements

**Required Experience**

-   Minimum 5+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience
-   Valid British Columbia Journeyman ticket or Red Seal certification
-   Dual Electrical & Instrumentation ticket considered an asset
-   Experience with Medium Voltage VFD’s considered an asset
-   Previous Commissioning and Start-up experience an asset
-   Are willing to comply with WLNG's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
-   Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

**Additional Experience**

-   Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
-   Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams, and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
-   Communication/interpersonal skills – to be able to interact with front line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
-   Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
-   Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
-   Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks, targets and changing priorities within tight time frames.
-   Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
-   Demonstrated computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, etc.
-   A valid driver’s license (with abstract) and passport.
-   Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
-   This role will be a combination of office and site-based role.
-   The position is based in Squamish, BC (Project Site), and work in the Company’s Vancouver Office as required

_**Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.**_

Thank you in advance for your interest!

**Woodfibre Management Ltd.** is an equal opportunity employer.

Woodfibre LNG reserves the right to amend the job description, including the title, duties, and qualification from time to time in its sole discretion.

## Benefits

Hourly Rate: CAD $60/hr

## Apply

[Apply at Pacific Energy Canada](https://apply.workable.com/woodfibre-management-limited/j/B4F498AA33/apply)

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