Field Electrician – Drilling Rigs with Rotational Schedule

Oil Authority Inc.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field bonuses

Rotational schedule

Benefits & development

Job summary

Ensign Energy is hiring licensed Electricians to maintain and repair electrical systems on drilling rigs across Western Canada. This field role supports rig operations with electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on a rotational schedule.

Qualified candidates will hold a Journeyman Electrician credential, have oilfield experience, and be certified in H2S Alive, First Aid, and CSTS. CSA/provincial code compliance is required, with full benefits and development support offered.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Experience with industrial or oilfield electrical systems.
• Knowledge of VFD, SCR, PLC and motor control systems.
• Valid H2S Alive, First Aid and CSTS certifications.
• Willingness to work a rotational field schedule.
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems on drilling rigs.
• Troubleshoot VFD drives, SCR systems, generators, and motor controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on rig electrical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ensure all electrical work meets CSA and provincial code requirements.
• Respond to emergency electrical breakdowns in the field.

Skills

VFD drives

SCR systems

PLC

Motor control

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman Electrician (Red Seal)

Job description

Ensign Energy is hiring licensed Electricians to maintain and repair electrical systems on drilling rigs across Western Canada. This field role supports rig operations with electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on a rotational schedule.

Qualified candidates will hold a Journeyman Electrician credential, have oilfield experience, and be certified in H2S Alive, First Aid, and CSTS. CSA/provincial code compliance is required, with full benefits and development support offered.