Journeyman Industrial and Rig Electrician
Surepoint is currently seeking skilled 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
Rigid pipe installation experience
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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