Company Overview:

PTW is a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation services. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Role Summary:

PTW is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our team in a maintenance role at a SAGD facility near Fort McMurray, Alberta. This position focuses on maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and operational support.

This is a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation 12 hour shift with camp accommodations provided. Candidates may be eligible for fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) arrangements or travel pay, depending on their location.

Responsibilities

- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test electrical systems and equipment throughout the SAGD facility.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, power distribution systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Support the operation and maintenance of SAGD-specific equipment, including OTSGs, water treatment systems, ESPs, heat trace systems, and steam injection well pad facilities.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues using drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and diagnostic equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections, testing, and condition-based maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Perform switching, isolation, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements.
- Support plant turnarounds, shutdowns, startups, and commissioning activities as required.
- Investigate equipment failures, participate in root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve asset performance.
- Collaborate with Operations, Instrumentation, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to safely resolve plant issues and support production targets.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records,



work orders, inspection reports, and other required documentation.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, site standards, and PTW safety policies.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
- Participate in emergency response and on-call activities as required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

- Valid Journeyperson Electrician Certificate with Red Seal endorsement.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably within oil and gas, SAGD, or heavy industrial facilities.
- Valid H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED), and CSTS 2020 certifications.
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, testing instruments, and electrical diagnostic equipment.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work independently in a maintenance workplace with a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and quality workmanship.
- Willingness to work a rotating schedule, overtime, and participate in on-call or emergency response activities as required.
- Ability to work in a variety of industrial environments, including heights, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $52.00 commensurate with experience and certification
- Candidates may be eligible for fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) arrangements or travel pay, depending on their location.
- Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
- Comprehensive extended health benefits after 3 months, including dental and vision coverage, physiotherapy, massage

📌 Electrial Journeyperson (Fort McMurray)
🏢 PTW Energy Services
📍 Fort McMurray