Electrical Foreman/Foreperson

Bantrel Co.

Fort McMurray

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 136,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in/Fly-out options from Edmonton/​
Remote camp location

Job summary

BEMAC is seeking an Electrical Foreman/Foreperson to join the on-site Construction team for a one-month assignment near Fort McKay, Alberta. The role involves leading electrical crews, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring safe, on-schedule delivery of electrical and instrumentation work as part of the Imperial Oil project.

This position features a 21-day-on rotation with 12-hour days. Local candidates have preference, with fly-in/fly-out options from Edmonton or Calgary based on

Qualifications

  • Experience leading electrical crews in industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Experience with Heat Trace systems.
  • Industrial or oil & gas setting experience required.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work packages.
  • Leadership and team coordination skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of a project organization.
  • WHMIS, Incident Investigation and Wildlife Awareness would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to electrical crews on site, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
  • Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, and resources to meet project requirements.
  • Support and oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for electrical systems in the field.
  • Review and support approval of electrical and instrumentation design documents (drawings, specifications, data sheets, etc.).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve field issues, providing guidance to crews and coordinating with engineering as required.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with project management, engineering, and other trades.

Skills

Leadership
Electrical knowledge
Instrumentation
Read drawings
Communication
WHMIS

Tools

Heat Trace systems

Job description

  • Department: General Construction Support
  • Market Segment: Construction
Company Description

BEMAC (Bemac Construction Corp.) is a Canadian direct‑hire construction and construction management company delivering turnkey, integrated solutions on capital projects across Canada. Since 2012, BEMAC delivers projects in the energy, mining and minerals, petrochemical and sustaining capital construction sectors with capabilities spanning direct‑hire construction, construction management, constructability expertise, equipment and tool supply, module assembly, startup assistance, and pre‑commissioning planning. Our success is driven by our people—skilled professionals who are committed to safety, quality, collaboration, and reliable execution—working together to deliver meaningful projects and build lasting careers in a team‑oriented environment.

We are currently seeking qualified Electrical Foreman/Forepersonto join our on-site Construction team for one-monthbased at a remote camp location near Fort McKay, Alberta. This position offers the opportunity to participate in the construction of the Imperial Oil (IOL) Kearl Lake Sodium Citrate Injection Process System.

The schedule is planned as a 21-day-on rotation, consisting of 12-hour workdays. While preference will be given to local candidates, fly-in/fly-outoptions from Edmonton, Alberta, and Calgary, Albertamay be available based on eligibility.

Hourly rate:$61.62/hr.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and procedures
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to electrical crews on site, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards
  • Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, and resources to meet project requirements
  • Provide technical knowledge and guidance on electrical and/or instrumentation equipment and systems
  • Ensure proper interpretation and execution of electrical drawings, specifications, and work packages
  • Provide direction in establishing electrical and instrumentation requirements for existing and new facilities
  • Review and support approval of electrical and/or instrumentation design documents (drawings, specifications, data sheets, etc.)
  • Review electrical, instrumentation, and construction work packages to ensure completeness and constructability
  • Support and oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for electrical systems in the field
  • Troubleshoot and resolve field issues, providing guidance to crews and coordinating with engineering as required
  • Maintain ongoing communication with project management, engineering, and other trades
  • Support ongoing operations post-commissioning as required
  • Other duties as required
Qualifications
  • Previous foreman or supervisory experience leading electrical crews in industrial environments
  • Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in electrical and/or instrumentation systems
  • Experience with Heat Trace systems
  • Experience in an industrial or oil & gas setting required
  • Knowledge and experience in industrial construction (asset)
  • Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of a project organization
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work packages
  • WHMIS, Incident Investigation and Wildlife Awareness would be considered an asset

Required Tickets:

  • Aerial Work Platform (AWP), and Fall Protection Certification

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract.

Additional Information

Why Join BEMAC?

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by BEMAC as part of our recruitment process.

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