Electrical Foreman/Foreperson

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Electrical Foreman/Foreperson with Bantrel Co for a 2 to 3 month project near Fort McKay, AB, leading electrical crews on the Imperial Oil Kearl Lake project. This 10‑hour shift, 21 days on and 7 off, pays $61.62 per hour in a remote camp, local residency preferred; fly‑in/out is possible. Requirements: Journeyman Electrician, prior foreman experience in industrial oil and gas, strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, heat trace, and ability to read drawings and work packages; tickets including First Aid Intermediate, Confined Space Entry, AWP, Fall Arrest. Prepare for pre‑employment checks and have references ready. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, safety and project delivery, and confirm rotation availability.

Company Description

BEMAC (Bemac Construction Corp.) is a Canadian direct ‑ hire construction and construction management company delivering turnkey, integrated solutions on capital projects across Canada. Since 2012, BEMAC delivers projects in the energy, mining and minerals, petrochemical and sustaining capital construction sectors with capabilities spanning direct ‑ hire construction, construction management, constructability expertise, equipment and tool supply, module assembly, startup assistance, and pre ‑ commissioning planning. Our success is driven by our people—skilled professionals who are committed to safety, quality, collaboration, and reliable execution—working together to deliver meaningful projects and build lasting careers in a team ‑ oriented environment.

We are currently seeking qualified Electrical Foreman/Foreperson to join our on-site Construction team, for a 2 to 3 month project, based out of a remote camp location near Fort MacKay, Alberta. This position offers the opportunity to participate in construction on the Imperial Oil (IOL) Kearl Lake Sodium Citrate Injection Process System. The shift is planned to be 21 days on and 7 days off rotation, 10-hour days. While the preference is to hire candidates who resides locally, fly-in, fly-out from Edmonton, Alberta or Calgary, Alberta will be available based on eligibility.

Hourly rate: $61.62/hr.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and procedures
• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to electrical crews on site, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards
• Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, and resources to meet project requirements
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance on electrical and/or instrumentation equipment and systems
• Ensure proper interpretation and execution of electrical drawings, specifications, and work packages
• Provide direction in establishing electrical and instrumentation requirements for existing and new facilities
• Review and support approval of electrical and/or instrumentation design documents (drawings, specifications, data sheets, etc.)
• Review electrical, instrumentation, and construction work packages to ensure completeness and constructability
• Support and oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for electrical systems in the field
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues, providing guidance to crews and coordinating with engineering as required
• Maintain ongoing communication with project management, engineering, and other trades
• Support ongoing operations post-commissioning as required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification required
• Previous foreman or supervisory experience leading electrical crews in industrial environments
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in electrical and/or instrumentation systems
• Experience with Heat Trace systems
• Experience in an industrial or oil & gas setting required
• Knowledge and experience in industrial construction (asset)
• Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of a project organization
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work packages
• WHMIS, Incident Investigation and Wildlife Awareness would be considered an asset

Required Tickets:

• First Aid (Intermediate), Confined Space Entry, Aerial Work Platform (AWP), and Fall Arrest Certification

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract.

Additional Information

Why Join BEMAC?

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.  No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by BEMAC as part of our recruitment process.