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Electrician - Journeyman - W

  • Fort McMurray, AB, T0P 1J0, Canada

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Location – Cenovus Christina Lake South

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift Schedule - 7/7 Thursday - Thursday

Camp Accommodations - Provided

Travel: Provided

Preferred Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Electrician Work.
  • Experience in oil & gas, SAGD, or industrial environments.
  • Proficiency with SAP, Word, and Excel is considered a strong asset.

Position Summary CP Services is seeking a motivated, safety-focused Journeyman Electrician to join the Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) Team at the Cenovus Christina Lake South (CLS) facility. This position supports the maintenance, reliability, inspection, testing, installation, and repair of critical infrastructure systems that support site operations, camp facilities, buildings, utilities, and essential services across the CLS site. Roles & Responsibilities

  • Perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment throughout the Cenovus Christina Lake South facility.
  • Conduct routine generator testing, inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs.
  • Perform fire pump inspections and testing in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.
  • Execute fire alarm system inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Maintain and repair camp, office, and support facility electrical systems, including lighting, receptacles, kitchen appliances, and small facility improvement projects.
  • Support the operation and maintenance of lift stations, potable water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and related infrastructure.
  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and commission of VFDs, motor control systems, and electrical controls.
  • Perform motor replacement, alignment, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot heat tracing systems and associated controls.
  • Support Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation systems.
  • Install and maintain temporary power systems, trailer hookups, and standby power equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair light towers and portable electrical equipment.
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals.
  • Establish routine SAP work order reviews to monitor scheduling, material readiness, safety-sensitive and constrained work, and work order completion.
  • Work closely with supervisors, planners, and technicians to ensure accurate and timely work order updates, documentation, and closures.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and maintain a commitment to operational excellence and reliability.

PPE Requirements

All Electrician Journeyman personnel are required to wear and maintain the following personal protective equipment (PPE) while on site:

  • CSA-approved steel-toe safety boots
  • Hard hat (CSA-approved)
  • High-visibility vest or clothing
  • Insulating and protective gloves suitable for electrical work
  • Safety glasses or goggles
  • Hearing protection in designated high-noise areas
  • Flame-resistant (FR) clothing for areas with potential electrical arcs
  • Fall protection equipment (harness, lanyard, anchorage) when working at heights
  • Arc flash PPE (as required for high-voltage work)

CP Services provides all required PPE and ensures personnel are trained in its proper use and maintenance in accordance with Alberta OHS legislation and site-specific requirements.

Work Environment

The Electrician Journeyman role is based on industrial oil and gas worksites, which may include:

  • Remote or rotational camp environments
  • Confined spaces (electrical rooms, equipment enclosures)
  • Elevated work areas requiring fall protection
  • Exposure to high-voltage equipment, heat, noise, dust, and chemical agents
  • Outdoor conditions including extreme weather and variable temperatures

All personnel are expected to follow site-specific safety protocols, participate in required safety orientations, and maintain compliance with all Alberta OHS regulations. CP Services prioritizes a safe working environment and ensures employees have the necessary training, supervision, and equipment to perform their duties safely.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to pass a drug and alcohol, fit for work exam, Respiratory Fitness Test, Mask Fit Test, provided by C.P. Services.

Applicants must already hold the following certifications to be eligible for this position. If the successful candidate does not already possess these certifications, they will be required to obtain them at their own expense prior to commencing work.

General Certifications Required:

  1. Valid Class 5 Driver's License
  2. Valid Drivers Abstract - No more than 4 demerit points
  3.  Valid Electricians journeyman Certificate

General Safety Certifications Required:

  • H2S Alive training
  • Fall Protection
  • EWP
  • CSTS 2020
  • WHIMIS 2025
  • Confined space monitor and entry
  • Fire watch/spark watch
  • Gas monitor training
  • LOTO
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Journeyman Electrician will perform inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of critical electrical infrastructure and systems at the Cenovus Christina Lake South facility. They will also support site operations by managing work orders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining various facility automation and utility systems.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a valid Journeyman Electrician Certificate and at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience. Candidates are also required to hold multiple safety certifications including H2S Alive, Fall Protection, and CSTS 2020, and must pass a fit-for-work medical exam.

Skills

  • Electrical maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Generator testing
  • Fire pump inspection
  • Fire alarm systems
  • VFD installation
  • Motor control systems
  • Heat tracing
  • Building management systems
  • Electrical schematics
  • SAP
  • Safety compliance
  • Industrial electrical work

Benefits

  • Camp accommodations
  • Travel provided

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  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Electrician
  • Journeyman
  • Oil & Gas
  • SAGD
  • Industrial
  • SAP
  • Generator
  • Fire pump
  • Fire alarm
  • VFD
  • Motor control
  • Heat tracing
  • BMS
  • Electrical schematics
  • H2S Alive
  • Fall Protection
  • EWP
  • CSTS 2020
  • WHIMIS
  • Confined space
  • LOTO
  • PPE
  • Maintenance
  • Reliability
  • Infrastructure
  • Electrical systems
  • Commissioning
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety culture
  • Alberta OHS

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