Location: Nisku, Alberta
Position: Full time

THE CHALLENGE

Lead and manage electrical backbone activities supporting turbine packaging systems, including MCC backbone installation, trunk cable ladder mounting, primary control harness routing, and continuity and insulation resistance testing. This role owns electrical quality for early stations, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards through disciplined execution, specialized tooling, and hands-on leadership.

We are currently looking for a Shop Lead (Electrical Backbone) to become an X-PERT on our team in Nisku, AB.

WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU

• A dynamic environment where your expertise in safety makes an impact
• A comprehensive compensation package, including company benefits and a competitive salary
• Decades of experience to support you in your role and augment your knowledge
• Core values we live by and you’ll resonate with

ABOUT THE X-GROUP OF COMPANIES

"Modular power to give back with endless energy"

Most power system providers limit support to their own brands. We founded X-Group with the core objective to change this practice in the industry. In 2020, we assembled a team of seasoned experts, proficient in a diverse array of power equipment. From that point onward we’ve made it our mission to deliver the X-FACTOR experience with cross-platform energy solutions that reduce cost and carbon footprint. We believe companies should never put product sales ahead of their customers' success. Guided by this principle, our vendor-neutral approach considers all possibilities of OEM hardware, optimizing for our clients’ needs, budget and future.

We listen and help you solve for X.

We help our clients benefit from new technologies for intelligent ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance growth, with lifecycle support that moves them from feeling cornered to confident. We walk through every project phase, from concept to completion for all rotating equipment, guiding with the capability and synergy of our robust group of companies.

We are the world's leading provider of cross-platform solutions for evolving power systems.

The future of power is bright.

OUR CORE VALUES

BE GREAT

Strive for excellence with accountability in everything we do

BE KIND

In every human interaction, leave the experience better than you found it.

STAND OUT

Be different. Live different. Do different.

HAVE FUN

Make every moment count.

GIVE BACK

We're building a better future for generations to come.

TOGETHER, WE WIN!

Life is better for everyone when we work together.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the mounting of MCC backbones, ensuring proper alignment and secure fastening per engineering specifications.
• Install trunk cable ladders and verify structural integrity for cable routing.
• Route and secure primary control harnesses, maintaining bend radius and clearance requirements.
• Build harness stubs and panels according to traveler instructions.
• Perform pinout verification for all harnesses and ensure correct labeling and bagging for traceability.
• Prepare and stage electrical components for downstream bays.
• Conduct continuity checks and insulation resistance (IR) testing using Megger and continuity meters.
• Validate electrical integrity before advancing assemblies to subsequent bays.
• Document all test results and traveler updates for compliance and traceability.
• Safely operate and maintain specialized tools and fixtures:
• Cable ladders and roller stands for harness routing.
• Crimp and test benches for harness fabrication.
• IR megger and continuity meters for electrical verification.
• Ensure calibration and readiness of all test equipment.
• Act as a hands-on leader, mentoring technicians on electrical assembly best practices and safety protocols.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Enforce electrical safety standards, including CSA Z462 and OHS (NFPA 70E and OSHA) requirements.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures during electrical work.
• Conduct pre-task safety checks and report any hazards or incidents promptly.
• Work closely with Engineering for technical clarifications and design adjustments.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for inspections and traveler sign-offs.
• Communicate with Operations and Supply Chain teams regarding material availability and workflow priorities.
• Maintain accurate traveler documentation for all electrical work performed.
• Report progress, issues, and resources needs to Operations and Manufacturing Management.
• Support audits and compliance reviews by providing detailed records of assembly and testing activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 5+ years in electrical assembly or industrial wiring in heavy manufacturing environments
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role
• Technical diploma in: Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics or related field
• Electrical Safety Training (CSA Z462)
• Crimping & Harness Assembly Training
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt)
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Experience mounting MCC backbones and trunk cable ladders.
• Experience routing and securing primary control harnesses.
• Ability to build harness stubs and panels per traveler instructions.
• Experience in continuity testing using digital meters.
• Experience performing Insulation Resistance (IR) testing with megger equipment.
• Proficiency with crimp tools and test benches.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• An understanding of S4 kit and S0D delta work processes.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for traveler initiation
• Strategic thinking with strong business and brand acumen
• A creative, detail driven and solution-oriented mindset
• Integrity and presence consistent with X-Group's leadership standards and Core Values

PHYSICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Participation in safety training programs, including hazard communication, emergency response, and travel safety.
• Ensure all sales team members are trained on site-specific safety protocols when visiting customer facilities or field operations.
• Participate in any required drug and alcohol testing. This position is considered safety sensitive.
• Understand and comply with the X-Group's safety polices, safe work SOPs, protocols, procedures, and rules.
• Wear required safety equipment and personal protective devices, including clothing mandated by legislation and the employer.
• Ensure the worksites is free of hazards that could cause slips, trips, or falls.
• Notify supervisors of any unsafe conditions or acts that may endanger workers.
• Report all accidents and Injuries to supervisors es soon as possible.
• Take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of other workers and oneself.
• Maintain a valid Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract.
• Maintain a valid passport and can travel internationally as required.
• Maintain a clean criminal background check.
• Prolong periods of standing and walking throughout the shop floor
• Ability to life and carry components and tools up to 50lbs regularly
• Occasional team lifts for heavier structural parts
• Frequent bending and kneeling
• Extended reaching
• Exposure to shop noise, vibration and varying temperatures
• Crane and Rigging Certification (for 5–10-ton crane operations)
• Forklift Operator Certification

HOW TO APPLY

We want to get to know you!

Bring your electrical backbone expertise to the Shop Lead (Electrical Backbone) role, where you will set the standard for installation quality, testing integrity, and compliance with engineering specifications. Your leadership will be key in delivering reliable primary electrical infrastructure that supports safe, consistent turbine package performance.

To learn more about TURBINE-X and the X-Group of Companies, check out our website at x-group.com

Apply online at Indeed.ca or send your resume to careers@x-group.com, indicating the position you are applying for.

X-Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting is open until a successful candidate is hired.