Maintenance Electrician – Wind Farm Assets

About the role

Join Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team as a Maintenance Electrician supporting wind farm assets in Southern Alberta. You will work on a full‑time, 40‑hour week schedule, performing installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment on wind turbines.

Key responsibilities

• Perform high and low voltage switching, live‑energized troubleshooting and voltage verification.
• Carry out routine electrical maintenance, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, isolation verification and equipment restoration.
• Climb turbines and work safely at heights using harnesses, ladders and lifting equipment in varying weather conditions.
• Read and interpret single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics and drawings.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities in line with contractual requirements.

Required profile

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean record.
• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification and willingness to join Local 424 Union.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites in Southern Alberta and work collaboratively with troubleshooting technicians.

Required skills

• High‑voltage and low‑voltage switching.
• Electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Working at heights and fall‑protection certification.
• Reading electrical schematics and diagrams.