Journeyman Electrician

Sylvan Lake, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and test industrial electrical systems and equipment, ensuring work meets applicable codes and safety requirements. Interpret technical drawings, perform conduit and cable installation tasks, and collaborate with crews to complete projects safely, on schedule, and to specification.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

Requirements

A journeyman electrician certificate, working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, English fluency, a valid driver's licence, and eligibility to work in Canada are required. Candidates must be physically able to perform demanding site work and available for weekday work and overtime; industrial experience, relevant safety certifications, and supervisory experience are preferred.