Installation Technician

Tridon Communications; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Flights Provided

Free Lodging Provided

7/7 Shift Details

1-year contract

Job summary

Tridon Communications is seeking skilled telecom installation personnel for an industrial oil sands site in Alberta. The role involves electrical work, radio equipment installation, and high/low voltage tasks within a demanding environment.

Qualified journeyman electricians or 2nd/3rd-year apprentices with strong troubleshooting skills and a solid safety record are encouraged to apply. Valid license, background check, and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electricians or 2nd/3rd-year Electrical Apprentices with strong technical foundation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and quality installation experience.
• Reliable and team-oriented, adaptable to fast-paced projects.
• Valid driver’s license and clean background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform low- and high-voltage tasks in telecom installations.
• Terminate and test LMR coaxial cables to ensure reliable radio communication.
• Mount radios and in-vehicle communication equipment.
• Terminate and test Ethernet cables.
• Run and secure cabling inside fleet vehicles.
• Use power and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain high safety and compliance standards on site.
• Follow site procedures in a high-compliance environment.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Telecommunications

Troubleshooting

Quality installation

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Electrical Apprenticeship (2nd/3rd year)

Tools

Cable termination tools

Ethernet testing tools

Multimeter

Job description

• FREE Flights Provided: Out of Edmonton or Calgary, AB
• FREE Lodging Provided: Camp | Own Room - No Sharing
• Shift: 7/7 (7 days on & 7 days off | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Duration: 1-year contract

TRIDON OFFERS:

• Competitive Wages
• On the job training
• Manufacturer Provided Training
• Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing company

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

This project involves telecommunications, electrical and vehicular telecom installations within an industrial/oil sands environment. Responsibilities may include:

• Low-voltage and high-voltage tasks
• Perform LMR coaxial cable terminations and testing to ensure high-quality, reliable radio communication connection and performance.
• Mounting and installing radios and in-vehicle communication equipment
• Terminating and testing Ethernet cables
• Running and securing cabling inside fleet vehicles
• Hands-on work with a variety of power and hand tools
• Ensuring top-tier quality and safety on every install
• Following site procedures and working in a high-compliance environment

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re seeking applicants with experience in:

• Electrical Expertise: Journeyman Electricians or 2nd/3rd-year Electrical Apprentices with a strong technical foundation.
• Telecommunications and Low-Voltage Work: Experience with telecom installations, vehicular systems, or industrial field environments.
• Hands-on Troubleshooting and Quality Installation: Ability to ensure reliable, high-quality work while following strict safety and compliance standards.
• Team-oriented and Adaptable: Comfortable collaborating in dynamic, fast-paced project environments and willing to take on new challenges.
• Reliable and Professional: Dependable in meeting project requirements, maintaining high standards, and contributing positively to the team.

Other Requirements

• Full, valid, and current driver’s license
• Clean 5-year driver’s abstract
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Successful completion of a Pre-Access Drug & Alcohol test, with ongoing random testing as required by clients

ABOUT US:

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

WE ARE A:

• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre