Job Description

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Sarnia, ON.

What role you will play in our team

As a site Maintenance Electrician term employee at Imperial Oil Sarnia Site, you will maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair all types of electrical, electronic, control and power systems equipment with a high personal regard for safety, following verbal and/or written orders from support site operations.

What you will do

• Lockout of all low, medium and high voltage equipment, as required
• Critical electrical switching required to provide an electrically safe work condition
• Switchgear and power circuit breaker maintenance, single phase or three phase, up to 230kV
• Oil-filled power transformer preventative maintenance 500KVA – 100MVA
• Oil-filled circuit breaker preventative maintenance
• Protective relay setting, programming and testing (electromechanical & microprocessor)
• Substation preventative maintenance
• Motor Controls troubleshooting, commissioning & repairs
• PLC maintenance and programming
• VFD – installation, programming and troubleshooting
• UPS – general maintenance PM’s and troubleshooting
• Electric heat tracing installation and maintenance
• DC Batteries & Chargers – installation, troubleshooting & maintenance
• Electrical transfer switches & schemes - installation, troubleshooting & maintenance
• Installation of electrical cabling/wiring, as required
• Commissioning and calibration of electrical protection systems
• Start up and commissioning of electrical capital projects
• Develop and write electrical switching and maintenance procedures
• Update & markup ‘As-Built’ electrical drawings

This posting is for an existing vacancy

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Industrial Controls Engineering Technologist (ICET) or Electrical Engineering Technologist / Technician diploma is preferred, but an equivalent combination of training and experience is also acceptable
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• 5 years or greater related experience in a similar position
• Certified 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician and/or 442A Industrial Electrician is considered an asset
• Must maintain a valid Class 'G' driver's license
• Relevant industry experience is an asset
• Able to read and interpret electrical single line drawings, protection & control schematics, wiring diagrams, relay logic, PLC logic diagrams, etc
• Able to estimate, plan and execute work
• Capable of providing supervision of other employees and contractors
• Able to perform troubleshooting and solve problems in the field
• Knowledgeable on relevant safety procedures, practices, codes and legislation and is conversant with rights and obligations under the OHSA regulations
• Working knowledge of CSA-Z462 standard on electrical safe work practices is an asset.
• Familiar with wiring installation requirements for electrical hazardous locations
• Good working knowledge of Windows based programs and software
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as the Baker AWA, Doble or equivalent relay test equipment, transformer test equipment, Vanguard breaker timing tester, Megger insulation resistance testing, DLRO (Ductor) contact resistance test equipment, multimeter, voltage/potential testers and indicators, clamp-on ammeter, etc. 

Start date May 4, 2026

Work Term: 24 months

Location Sarnia, ON

Your benefits

• The expected hourly rate for this position is $46.94 - $64.70. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience, and education.

Who we are

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

Application Deadline: February 6, 2026

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruiting.Services.12@exxonmobil.com

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Job ID: 83026