Journeyman Industrial and Rig Electrician

Surepoint; Nisku; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday schedule

Competitive wages

Local work

Overtime opportunities

Supportive management

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Surepoint in Nisku, Alberta, is seeking Journeyman Industrial and Rig Electricians to support local drilling rigs. You will troubleshoot, repair, and install AC/DC systems, generators, PLCs, and associated equipment on top drive units, while following safety protocols and lockout/tagout.

This role offers a weekday local schedule, overtime opportunities, and being part of an employee-owned team with a strong culture of safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Red Seal Electrician certification.
• Experience with drilling rigs is an asset but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and safety tickets are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair AC & DC drilling rig systems, generators, power distribution, and motor starters.
• Follow Electrical Safety Protocols, including Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
• Install and wire electrical equipment per prints and schematics.
• Perform daily electrical inspections on rigs and report discrepancies with photos.
• Prepare parts lists, order parts, and address equipment discrepancies.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical safety protocols

Self-motivated

Drilling rig experience

Valid driver’s license

Fall Protection

AWP

First Aid

Education

Journeyperson or Red Seal certification

Tools

Power distribution equipment

Motor starters

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

Journeyman Industrial and Rig Electrician

Surepoint - Nisku, Nisku, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Surepoint is currently seekingskilled Journeymen Industrial and Rig Electricians for Nisku and the surrounding area! Contractors are welcome to apply.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• More Days for What Matters - Monday to Friday Schedule
• Competitive Wages - Rewarding skilled trades with competitive rates.
• Home Every Night - Local Work. Local Crew.
• More Hours, More Pay - Opportunities for overtime throughout the year.
• Supportive Management - Accessible leaders who listen, communicate, and support your success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot and repair AC & DC Drilling Rig: Generators, generator load distribution systems, power distribution, motor starters, motor soft starters, motors, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic and Electrical on Top Drive Units, lighting circuits, electronic circuits on Caterpillar engines, air condition units, and electronic systems controlling hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Make sure that all Electrical Safety Protocols are being followed, including Lock Out Tag Out, while working on Electrical Equipment.
• Install and wire in new and upgraded electrical equipment following prints and schematics.
• Conduct daily, electrical inspections on all area drilling rigs to safety standards, prepare reports with supporting pictures of discrepancies. Respond to immediate electrical hazards, exercise stop work when necessary, and notify the appropriate personnel of existing hazards.
• Prepare parts list, order parts, and repair equipment discrepancies.
• Must have the ability to be self-driven and work independently

What You Need to Succeed

• Journeyperson or Red Seal Electrician certification.
• Drilling rig construction or service experience - asset but not required
• Drilling rig systems and components experience
• Absolute reliability (on time, every day), a strong work ethic, and a professional attitude under pressure.
• Must possess the physical stamina to stand, climb ladders, and maneuver through industrial or rig spaces for extended shifts in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license
• Safety tickets (Fall Protection, AWP, First Aid) are highly preferred.

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Proudly Employee-Owned - Join the Surepoint PROS!

At Surepoint, we're more than just a place to work- we're a team that thrives on performance, respect, ownership, and safety. As a proudly employee-owned and Indigenous-owned company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where every team member can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Why Join Surepoint?

• Be an Owner: Through our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member has the opportunity to share in our success.
• Performance - Show up, do your best, and work safe.
• Respect - Collaborate, communicate, and lift each other up.
• Ownership - Take pride in your work and our collective success.
• Safety - Protect yourself and your team, always.
• Career Growth: Development opportunities that support your success.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse and respectful workplace with a strong commitment to Reconciliation and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples.

Sincerely,

Your Future Employer

Thank you for your interest in Surepoint. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Surepoint - Nisku, Nisku, Alberta, Canada