Journeyman Electrician - Sylvan Lake

Medallion Energy Services Inc.; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Program Incentives

PPE Allowance

Employee assistance program

Consistent work

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Medallion Energy Services Inc. is recruiting a skilled electrician to contribute to industrial construction projects in Alberta. You will install and maintain electrical systems, read schematics, diagnose faults and support startups in demanding environments.

The role emphasizes safe work practices, teamwork and adherence to codes. Overtime, outdoor site work and shift potential are possible on a dynamic, oil-and-gas oriented team.

Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician certificate is required.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) is required.
• Fluent English is required.
• Valid driver’s licence and eligibility to work in Canada.
• H2S Alive and First Aid certifications are preferred.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Physically able to lift, climb ladders, work at heights and in outdoor conditions.
• Available to work Monday to Friday with overtime when required.
• Oil and gas or broader industrial electrical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install cables, conduit, cable trays, lighting, grounding systems, panels, motors and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair motors, generators, transformers, switchgear and MCCs.
• Read drawings, use test equipment, identify faults and restore service.
• Work in hazardous areas with equipment designed for flammable environments.
• Follow isolation, lockout, permit and gas-testing procedures and electrical safety practices.
• Inspect, test installations and verify equipment operation; support startups after construction or shutdowns.
• Interpret schematics and record maintenance work; mark up drawings when changes occur.
• Coordinate with operators, instrumentation techs, millwrights, engineers and contractors.
• Supervise apprentices and ensure workmanship within authority.
• Respond to breakdowns and support planned shutdowns to minimize downtime.

Skills

CEC knowledge

English fluency

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical fitness

Education

Journeyman electrician certificate

Canadian Electrical Code knowledge

Valid driver’s licence

Eligibility to work in Canada

H2S Alive Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Medallion Energy Services is an established provider of electrical and instrumentation services to the oil and gas industry. The company is known for delivering dependable support to industrial projects with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and consistent execution.

In this role, you will contribute to industrial construction work that helps keep complex electrical systems operating reliably in demanding environments. This is an opportunity to apply your trade expertise on projects where precision, safe work practices, and teamwork matter every day.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation: Install cables, conduit, cable trays, lighting, grounding systems, panels, motors, and electrical equipment.
• Maintenance and repairs: Perform preventive maintenance and repair motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres, and heat tracing.
• Troubleshooting: Read drawings, use test equipment, identify electrical faults, and restore equipment to service.
• Hazardous‑area work: Work with electrical equipment designed for areas where flammable gases or vapours may be present.
• Safety: Follow isolation and lockout procedures, permit requirements, gas-testing requirements, and electrical safety practices. Identify hazards and stop unsafe work.
• Testing and commissioning: Inspect and test installations, verify equipment operation, and support startup after construction, maintenance, or shutdowns.
• Drawings and documentation: Interpret schematics and single‑line diagrams, record maintenance work, and mark up drawings when installations change.
• Team coordination: Work with operators, instrumentation technicians, millwrights, engineers, and contractors to plan and complete work.
• Apprentice supervision: Guide apprentices, demonstrate proper work methods, and check workmanship within their assigned authority.
• Operational support: Respond to breakdowns, support planned shutdowns, and help reduce equipment downtime.
  Required Qualifications
• Journeyman electrician certificate.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Fluent in English.
• Valid driver’s licence and eligibility to work in Canada.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently when required.
• Physically able to lift, climb ladders, work at heights, and handle outdoor site conditions.
• Available to work Monday to Friday and for overtime when required.
  Preferred Qualifications
• Prior oil and gas experience or broader industrial electrical experience in plants, facilities, or construction sites.
• Hands‑on experience with conduit bending, cable tray installation, wire pulling, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Supervisory experience.
• H2S Alive, First Aid, CSO, or Working at Heights certification.
• Willingness to work outside of Grande Prairie as needed.
• Availability for shift work, on‑call work, and weekends as needed.

Company benefits

• Referral Program Incentives
• PPE Allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Consistent work
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Vision care