Electrial Journeyperson

PTW Energy Services Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO arrangements

Travel pay

Overtime pay (1.5x)

Extended health benefits after 3 mo.

Retirement plan with employer matching

Referral bonus program

Job summary

PTW Energy Services seeks a Journeyman Electrician for a maintenance role at a SAGD facility near Fort McMurray, Alberta. The position emphasizes safe, reliable plant operations with troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability.

This 14 days on / 14 days off rotation includes 12-hour shifts with camp accommodations. FIFO or travel pay may be available depending on location. You will work with Operations, Instrumentation, and Engineering teams to ensure uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably oil & gas/SAGD.
• Valid journeyperson electrician certificate with Red Seal endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and safety requirements.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical docs.
• Willingness to work rotating schedule, overtime, and on-call.
• Class 5 driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test electrical systems across the SAGD facility.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, and power distribution.
• Support SAGD equipment like OTSGs, water treatment, ESPs, heat trace, and steam injection wells.
• Diagnose electrical/control issues using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Conduct inspections and condition-based maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Perform LOTO and process isolation per site safety rules.
• Support turnarounds, startups, and commissioning activities.
• Investigate failures and participate in root-cause analysis.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics & diagrams

Problem solving

Safety-conscious

Education

Journeyperson Electrician Certificate (Red Seal)

H2S Alive

Fall Protection

Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED)

CSTS 2020

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Testing instruments

Job description

Company Overview:

PTW is a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation services. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Role Summary:

PTW is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our team in a maintenance role at a SAGD facility near Fort McMurray, Alberta. This position focuses on maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and operational support.

This is a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation 12 hour shift with camp accommodations provided. Candidates may be eligible for fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) arrangements or travel pay, depending on their location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test electrical systems and equipment throughout the SAGD facility.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, power distribution systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support the operation and maintenance of SAGD-specific equipment, including OTSGs, water treatment systems, ESPs, heat trace systems, and steam injection well pad facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues using drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections, testing, and condition-based maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Perform switching, isolation, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements.
• Support plant turnarounds, shutdowns, startups, and commissioning activities as required.
• Investigate equipment failures, participate in root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve asset performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Instrumentation, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to safely resolve plant issues and support production targets.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and other required documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, site standards, and PTW safety policies.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Participate in emergency response and on-call activities as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Valid Journeyperson Electrician Certificate with Red Seal endorsement.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably within oil and gas, SAGD, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Valid H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED), and CSTS 2020 certifications.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, testing instruments, and electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently in a maintenance environment with a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and quality workmanship.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule, overtime, and participate in on-call or emergency response activities as required.
• Ability to work in a variety of industrial environments, including heights, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $52.00 commensurate with experience and certification
• Candidates may be eligible for fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) arrangements or travel pay, depending on their location.
• Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
• Comprehensive extended health benefits after 3 months, including dental and vision coverage, physiotherapy, massage therapy and mental health support, etc.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $1,000 per successful referral

Why Work for PTW:

Build Your Trade. Build Your Future. Join PTW Energy Services and turn a job into a long-term career. We are the largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor in Western Canada with 40 locations and nearly 2,000 workers, we have the scale to keep our crews working. That means steady work, strong leadership, and real opportunity.

To recognize and celebrate employees who exemplify our values, we've established dedicated programs such as our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Recognition Awards, Safety Rewards Program and Milestone Achievement Program, ensuring that excellence, safe work and tenure are consistently acknowledged and never go unnoticed.