Rope Access Journeyperson Electrician - Syncrude

Rope Access Journeyperson Electrician - SyncrudeJob Locations CA-AB-Fort McMurray Requisition ID 2026-25808 Position Type Regular Full-Time Work Schedule Status On-Site
Position SummaryTacten is seeking Level 1 Rope Access Journeyperson Electricians to support our client site in Fort McMurray, AB.
As a Rope Access Electrician, you will be a key member of our team responsible for executing high-altitude tasks with precision, efficiency, and safety.
Position Information:
Employment Type: Long-term maintenance work
Schedule: 7/7 and 14/14 rotations available, 12 hour shifts
Site: Syncrude
IRATA Level 1 ticket required, or willingness to obtain
Candidates must be local to Fort McMurray, AB or willing to relocate
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 centers, 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
Perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in industrial environments using rope access techniques.
Install and connect motors, transformers, control panels, wiring, and other electrical components in difficult-to-access areas.
Conduct inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Diagnose electrical issues and replace faulty components while working at height or in restricted-access areas.
Complete electrical terminations, testing, and commissioning in accordance with applicable codes and client requirements.
Safely rig, transport, and use tools and equipment while working from rope systems.
Follow all rope access, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety procedures.
Work closely with other trades and site personnel to complete projects safely and efficiently.
Requirements
Red Seal or Alberta Journeyperson Electrician Required
IRATA Level 1 ticket required, or willingness to obtain
Industrial electrical and splicing experience required
Resides locally to the Fort McMurray, AB
CSTS/OSSA or OSSA BSO or OSSA CSO
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
We appreciate your interest in a career at Tacten, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information. Agency services are not required at this time.
BenefitsThe 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!
J oin 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.
Company OverviewFor 20 years, Tacten has delivered integrated industrial services that support the safe, reliable performance of critical assets in complex operating environments. Our teams combine multi-disciplinary trades, certified IRATA personnel, and customized access solutions to help clients plan and complete work safely and efficiently.
Guided by a
People First
approach, Tacten brings skilled professionals together to support industrial maintenance, mechanical integrity, inspection, and reliability programs. Our work contributes to the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Tacten is part of TiC Solutions, where we shape and strengthen the physical world through insight-driven engineering, lifecycle services that deliver results, and a commitment to reliability and performance.
Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request.
The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.
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