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Electrical Specialist (Engineering)



NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions focused on US land. We deliver safe, efficient and innovative services that enable our customers to win by safely accelerating production while generating leading returns.

Position Summary

Mobile Data Technologies, an Alberta Venture “Fastest 50” Company is seeking an Electrical Specialist (or Engineer, based on applicant) to keep pace with expanding sales and product development. The primary responsibility for this position will be to design SCADA systems.

MDT has become the leader in control systems for various equipment in the oil and gas industry. By building on a core framework of control products and HMI software, we are rapidly deploying an increasing number of control applications to an expanding market.

Key Accountabilities

  • Design SCADA control panels and create all accompanying fabrication and installation documentation. The predominant design supply voltage is off-highway automotive 24VDC.
  • Define product/project requirements by engaging directly with customers and internal team members.
  • Specify or design new components as required for assigned projects.
  • Work with other MDT personnel and customers to resolve system malfunctions and provide technical support.
  • Coordinate manufacturing, installation, support, and testing activities to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Participate in project scheduling and provide cost/effort estimates to stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Detailed recent experience with electrical control panel wiring and layout, for Canada/USA 600VAC or less.
  • Detailed recent experience producing electrical wiring schematics from scratch using any CAD program.
  • Detailed recent experience producing electrical panel manufacturing documentation from scratch, including layout drawings, wire lists, cable schedules, and BOM's.
  • Detailed recent experience with sensor instrumentation specification and integration (4-20mA, Boolean digital inputs/outputs, frequency inputs, etc.) and communication networks (Ethernet TCP/IP, CAN bus, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.).
  • Extensive knowledge of Canada/USA electrical installation and safety standards, particularly the CEC and NEC.
  • Exceptional working memory and adaptability to changing requirements and material procurement barriers.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of oil and gas well completions, focusing on hydraulic fracturing.
  • Experience with rugged industrial electrical equipment design and best practices for extreme outdoor environments.
  • Experience with electrical integration of large off-highway engines and transmissions.
  • Knowledge of 12/24VDC automotive electrical systems and charging equipment.
  • Experience designing custom outdoor cable assemblies and automotive wire harnesses.
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems engineering.
  • Basic power and line calculations at 600VAC or less, along with equipment specifications including disconnects, heating/cooling, contactors, VFDs, etc.
  • Knowledge of fluid process piping integration and the basics of pump operation (primarily centrifugal and reciprocating plunger types).
  • Experience with CAD design using EPLAN Electric P8 + Pro Panel.
  • Experience with sheet metal fabrication, weld notation, and best practices. Emphasis on these applies to electrical enclosure fabrication, but also to standalone components.
  • Experience with hazardous locations design and equipment specification.

Required Education

  • Minimum – Diploma or Associate of Applied Sciences in Electrical and/or Instrumentation
  • Preferred – Bachelor of Engineering / Engineering Technology in Electrical and/or Instrumentation.

Required Work Experience

  • 5 to 10 years of Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology
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