Rope Access JP Electrician - Fort McMurray

Position Summary Tacten is seeking a Rope Access JP Electricians to join our team for long-term maintenance work in the Fort McMurray area. This isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to grow your skills, expand your expertise, and make a real impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Position Information: Start Date: August 2026 7/7 rotation, 12-hour shifts Applicants must be local to Fort McMurray or willing to relocate (Local Living Incentive provided) Build more than a career in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, build a lifestyle. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo offers trades professionals the opportunity to earn a strong living while enjoying a quality of life that’s hard to match anywhere else in Canada. With some of the country’s highest average household incomes, steady industrial growth, and long-term career opportunities across energy, construction, maintenance, infrastructure, and industrial services, skilled tradespeople can accelerate both their careers and earning potential. Life here is about more than work. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo combines big opportunity with a close-knit community feel. Residents enjoy access to world-class recreation facilities, extensive outdoor adventures, family-friendly neighborhoods, and year-round activities surrounded by Alberta’s stunning boreal landscape. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, hockey, camping, or spending time with family at one of Canada’s largest recreation centres, there’s always something to do outside of work. For trades talent looking for stability, opportunity, community, and adventure, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo offers a place where hard work is rewarded, and where life outside of work truly matters! Responsibilities Set up and maintaining electrical systems where required Installing and connecting electrical components such as motors, transformers, control panels, and other equipment necessary for industrial operations Identify issues, replace faulty components, and to ensure that all machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently. Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. Requirements Position Requirements Journeyman Electrician Certification Required IRATA Level 1 required, or willingness to obtain Safety Certifications CSTS-09 or OSSA BSO or ESC CSO Core Competencies Strong work ethics Ability to maintain positive working relations with clients Exceptional safety and quality awareness Ability to solve problems and manage time effectively Self-motivated and capable of working at a high technical and performance level Benefits The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe! Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals. Company Overview For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry’s largest clients in the world’s harshest environments. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

The role involves setting up, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems, including motors, transformers, and control panels. Responsibilities also include conducting routine inspections to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Electrician Certification and possess or be willing to obtain IRATA Level 1 certification. Additionally, safety certifications such as CSTS-09, OSSA BSO, or ESC CSO are required.

• Hours-based benefits program • Training • Career progression opportunities

• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Rope access
• Electrical maintenance
• Industrial electrical systems
• Motor installation
• Transformer installation
• Control panel installation
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Safety awareness
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Technical performance
• Journeyman Electrician
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Self-Motivation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automotive Industry
• Construction
• Composite Materials
• Control Panels
• Electronic Components
• Electrical Systems
• Oil and Gas
• Refinery Experience
• Innovation
• Machinery
• Operations
• Pharmaceuticals
• Transformers (Electrical)
• Time Management

• Trades
• Construction
• Energy
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Rope Access Technician
• Electrician
• Building and Related Electricians
• Electricians

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 17, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week