Job ID : 3561 

Closing Date : 07/10/2025

This position could be located in the following location(s): Corunna Site – Corunna, ON  

• This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

As part of the Instrument and Electrical Engineering Team, the Electrical Reliability Engineer role directly supports plant reliability functions for all facilities in Manufacturing East.  The primary objective of the role is to deliver equipment reliability for leading performance in plant uptime, quality, and maintenance.  This will include reliability program development, technical support and the application of Manufacturing & Corporate Reliability Standards, Procedures and Best Practices.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Align reliability functions to related plant processes: Technical/Engineering Workflow including Facility Change Management, Capital Project Support including Project Development and Implementation and Maintenance Work Management
• Collaborate with the Reliability Analyst to execute strategic systems such as Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Failure Analysis, Spares Analysis, etc.
• Identify and resolve equipment reliability “bad actors” 
• Utilize reliability processes to measure, analyze, improve, and support approved projects including development and implementation of maintenance plans
• Communicate equipment priorities, including status, value, and overall recommendations
• Assess new projects to ensure reliability and maintenance design aspects are represented
• Develop and review work scope for Unit Outages and Turnaround Plant Support
• Provide day-to-day support to Operations and Maintenance Teams for Electrical equipment
• Provide technical support and guidance for critical site issues
• Provide technical approval for new or modified equipment specifications
• Support a variety of programs and initiatives to drive toward achieving World Class Reliability
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence Electrical Team to capture and apply learnings and enhance discipline capabilities

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of related engineering experience with a Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care®
• Experience in a petrochemical manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance module, SmartPlant, Industry Electrical Codes and Standards
• Ability to work with limited supervision while managing multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic work environment with Operations, Maintenance, Project Management and Technical teams
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to present or explain information using a variety of formal presentation tools and techniques

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. 
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals. 

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires up to 10% travel
• Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
• Overtime and callouts are a requirement of the role due to the 24 hour per day plant operation
• In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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