Are you interested in being part of a company that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do? When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as challenging and enjoyable. With field operations in Alberta, we deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
TAQA North is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman to join our Maintenance operations team, reporting into our Superintendent, Maintenance & Optimization. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, guide a skilled team, and drive safe, reliable performance. This role combines hands-on leadership with responsibility for maintenance and capital programs, budget stewardship, and cross-functional coordination. Ideal for an experienced E&I professional who brings strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement, with an ability to collaborate across maintenance disciplines.
This is a field-based, Monday – Friday role preferably based out of our Rocky Mountain House Office. Travel will be required to assets between Grande Prairie to South of Calgary.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) operations, managing direct reports and FTE vendor resources
- Participate in weekly maintenance meetings to align priorities across operational areas
- Steward HSSE and regulatory compliance targets across all E&I activities
- Manage and steward the operating (OPEX) budget
- Govern the Approved Manufacturers List (AML) to ensure equipment standardization and consistency
- Coordinate cross-functional work with Operations, Mechanical, Engineering, and SCADA teams
- Partner with Maintenance Planners to align schedules, priorities, and execution plans across maintenance activities
- Manage and optimize the work order (WO) backlog for efficient maintenance delivery
- Oversee the Electrical Quality Management Plan (EQMP), ensuring inspection, documentation (Maximo), and regulatory submission requirements are met
- Collaborate with E&I engineering and leadership to align on code updates and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead the E&I capital program, including project delivery, design reviews, and stewardship of active AFEs
- Coordinate internal and vendor resources to execute capital projects
- Oversee power systems management and external partnerships (ATCO, Fortis, Voltus), including installations, energy optimization, and demand response coordination
- Contribute to overall asset reliability through collaboration with mechanical and operations teams on maintenance initiatives and troubleshooting efforts
Your Qualifications:
- Journeyman certification in Electrical and/or Instrumentation trade
- 8+ years of progressive experience in E&I maintenance, operations, or project environments
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, contractors, and/or cross-functional stakeholders
- Proven ability to plan, manage, and steward operating and capital budgets (OPEX & CAPEX)
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and associated maintenance practices
- Experience working within regulated environments, including HSSE and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo) and work order lifecycle management
- Experience overseeing or supporting capital projects, including design reviews and contractor coordination
- Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and quality management practices (e.g., inspection programs such as EQMP)
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Mechanical, Engineering, and SCADA/controls teams
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and backlog
- Experience working with external vendors, utilities, or service providers (e.g., power utilities) is an asset
- Exposure to broader maintenance environments or coordination across multiple disciplines is considered an asset
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Possess a valid Driver’s License
- Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment medical screening
- Ability to provide three satisfactory professional references and complete a satisfactory criminal background check
Benefits of Working at TAQA North:
- Great Team Environment
- We do what is right for our environment, community and people
- We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace
- We celebrate and recognize our people
- Top Tier Benefits Program
- TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan
- We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days
- We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program
- Growth Potential
- TAQA North has field operations predominantly in Alberta that deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
- Sustainability
- TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion
- TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer
- TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable.
We thank all applications, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
