Job Title: Electrical New Grad (Engineer in Training/EIT)
Reporting to: Electrical Team Lead
Location: Kitimat
There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.
We are Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility. With Phase 1 now operating, we’ve moved from project to business—and are preparing for a potential Phase 2 that could double our size and help Canada become a top five global LNG exporter.
We are committed to safety, compliance, and top-quartile performance, while building a high-performance culture powered by people like you. Our made-in-B.C. LNG is lower carbon, responsibly produced, and proudly delivered to the world.
This is your chance to shape history—working with a diverse team of experienced professionals and mentors in an environment that challenges and supports you.
With gratitude and respect, LNG Canada acknowledges our facility operates in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, and we honour the First Nations across our business footprint and shipping route.
We foster a safe, respectful workplace where speaking up is encouraged, and we continuously strive to improve together. Protecting our people, community, and operations is our top priority.
We are proud to be a catalyst for Canada’s new energy sector, setting the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.
Our Purpose
- Provide a secure supply of LNG at scale;
Connect Canadian natural gas to global markets.
Our Vision
- LNG Canada is a world class asset, Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer;
Help Canada diversify its export market.
Our Values
- Lead with Honesty
- Nurture our People
- Grow our Business
- Connect with Purpose
Come join the team making Canadian history!
About the Role
Not all careers start with working on the beginning of something big, new, and exciting. The electrical engineer in training will have the opportunity to grow their career and experience from stabilization of Canada’s first LNG facility through to supporting stable operations.
The Electrical New Grad (EIT) reports to the Electrical Engineering Team Lead and will support the engineering team on site in Kitimat. A major focus on stable operations through management of change processes & close interactions with cross-discipline stakeholders will be key to success. The electrical engineer in training will also contribute to the development of procedures, work instructions, job aids, and respond to technical queries for the discipline.
The New Grad will work on voltages from 287kV down to 120V. Our power distribution system is supplied by two BC Hydro 287kV transmission lines connected to our switchyard, 69kV Gas insulated switchgear (Siemens 8DN8), 6.9kV Air insulated switchgear (SIMOVAC-AR) and 6.9kV motor control centres.
The low voltage system consists of 600V Switchgear and Motor control centres built by ABB (MNS-SG/MNS-MCC). The EIT will gain experience on multiple large liquid-cooled Adjustable speed drives (Innomotics/Siemens GH-150) with a horsepower ratings of 25,000, and smaller 600V ABB ACS880 ASDs.
In total, there are approximately 70 substations & electrical rooms at LNG Canada of various sizes.
To succeed with us at LNG Canada, we need your enthusiasm to:
Lead with Honesty: We act with integrity and courage, even when it is difficult.
- Communicate openly, clearly, and respectfully in all situations.
- Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, including safety or ethical concerns.
- Take accountability for decisions and actions, and do the right thing for people and the business.
Nurture Our People: We create an environment where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
- Support the development of others through feedback, coaching, and collaboration.
- Build trusting relationships grounded in respect and inclusion.
- Assume positive intent and approach differences with empathy and fairness.
Grow Our Business: We focus our energy on work that delivers meaningful, long‑term value.
- Prioritize what matters most and use time and resources effectively.
- Set clear goals, follow through on commitments, and deliver results.
- Look for opportunities to improve how we work and how we perform.
Connect with Purpose: We build strong connections and understand the impact of our work.
- Listen to, understand and value diverse perspectives.
- Foster inclusive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Align daily work with LNG Canada’s purpose, values, and broader impact.
You will use your expertise to:
- HSSE: To act always in accordance with the Policy on Health, Safety and Environment and provide assurance activities accordingly. You must provide very visible HSSE leadership to your team and the Asset.
- Process Safety: Based on a sound knowledge of the HSSE case, actively link your position with execution of Asset Management System (AMS) processes of maintaining and providing assurance of relevant hardware barriers and Safety Critical Elements.
- Cost: Plan, manage and effectively utilize resources (own time, contractor time, materials) to ensure your work is done efficiently, to the correct standards, and within budget. Ensure availability of adequate budget, by accurately contributing to the Maintenance Reference Plan (MRP).
- Mentor: Actively coach and develop future talent in the LNGC organization for progression and to ensure continuity, minimizing dependency on professionals on assignment.
- Asset Management System (AMS): Actively participate in project task forces during Execute phase for AMS deliverables and manage AMS processes and tasks during Operate phase.
- Behavior: Actively participate in the culture of continuous improvement within an efficient self-contained, disciplined organization, in which everybody likes to work. Seek out and nurture partnership with communities, businesses and organizations in Kitimat and BC.
- Discipline skills:
- Support and implements Electrical Reliability improvement initiatives.
- Support the development and implementation of medium to long-term strategies and projects in Electrical Engineering.
- Operations and Maintenance: Provides advice and guidelines to operations and maintenance for safe and proper operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Develops, reviews, or approves the design, engineering, procurement and implementation of electrical related capital projects and plant changes.
- Identify and manages obsolescence issues for electrical.
- Review and provide feedback on plant electrical integrity studies to the electrical engineering lead.
- Serves as the electrical engineer in training for turnaround work scope identification and implementation.
- Verify adherence to electrical maintenance and operations procedures, standards.
- Assure through reviews and audits the integrity status of all critical electrical equipment/activities.
- Conduct and provide support to asset integrity status and reviews.
- Management of Change (MOC) and Deviation Management: Act as technical person in line with Global requirement on MOC and Deviation Management. Monitor and control of deviations from planned electrical activities for safety critical equipment.
- Support Root Cause Analysis or Causal Leaning Process for defect elimination within the asset. Coordinate implementation of recommended actions per improvement plan. Promote the culture within the electrical team.
- Compliance Audit and Assurance: Provide support to maintenance and integrity compliance audits and bench marking processes in line with global requirements. Conduct assurance activities for electrical.
- Integrity & Maintenance KPIs: Implement KPIs that drive achievement in terms of cost, efficiency, and Integrity. Promote electrical maintenance execution performance improvement based on the KPI’s.
- Spare/Material Management: Provide input into the operational spares requirement for all electrical maintainable assets using dominant failure modes and failure rates, best practices within the industry. Incorporate risk-based approach where applicable.
- Contract and Procurement: Manage contract effectively to ensure delivery of specialist services efficiently and safely.
To be successful, you will have:
- Degree in electrical or equivalent with minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in oil and gas, heavy industry.
- Engineer in training (EIT) licensed to practice in the province of BC (EGBC) or Engineer in training (EIT) eligible for EGBC registration.
- Experience in both maintenance execution support and major project teams is ideal.
- Proven track record of working within multi-discipline teams and demonstrable delivery of value to customers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and able to recognize potential discipline opportunities / threats.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to listen well, good organizational skills, comfortable with change and being able to respond rapidly to it.
This role requires that you:
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
- Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore what Kitimat has to offer in terms of lifestyle including schooling, local amenities, outdoor adventure, and housing, to ensure Kitimat is where you would like to call your new home.
- Are willing to comply with LNGC’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.
- This is a full-time role with benefits, this is not a contractor role.
- 40 hrs. per week, M-F
- Willing to work in inclement weather, that includes rain, snow, wind, and heat.
- Willing to climb stairs and be at heights, when in the field.
- Know that this is a key role that requires a strong field presence.
- Valid Driver’s License
We Offer:
- A comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package (if required)
- A full suite of benefits including a flexible medical and health plan.
- A defined contribution pension plan with a matching program
- A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance.
- See more information about Kitimat
About Us:
LNG Canada is a joint venture of five global energy leaders—Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS—bringing decades of LNG expertise to Canada.
As the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history, LNG Canada is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license. Phase 1 includes two processing units (“trains”) with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
Together with our partners, we are exploring a potential Phase 2 expansion that would deliver more lower-carbon LNG to global markets, support Canada’s ambition to be a top-five LNG exporter, and generate lasting benefits for B.C. communities and the Canadian economy.
Our guiding North Star is to safely and responsibly create and deliver value. We focus on safety, compliance, performance, and scale, while building a high-performance culture. Partnerships with governments, local communities, and First Nations are central to our success and will continue to shape our journey.
At LNG Canada, we hire for character and train for skill. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—this is your chance to join a supportive, collaborative organization with bold ambition and help us build a thriving business.
