Manager, Electrical Maintenance and Controls

EPCOR•Edmonton, AB

27d•Onsite

About The Position

EPCOR Water Services is seeking an experienced people leader to join their Linear Asset Services team as Manager, Flow Control Facilities – Electrical Maintenance & Controls. This role is accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, control, and communications systems across EPCOR’s distributed wastewater collection facilities. This is a front‑line management role with a strong operational focus—executing the annual work plan, leading skilled trades teams, and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and through others in a dynamic operating environment.

Requirements

Post‑secondary education in electrical engineering, engineering technology, a recognized trade certification, or a related technical discipline from a recognized, accredited institution
If you have obtained your journeyman certification outside of Alberta Interprovincial Red Seal certification (Millwright and/or Welder) will be required
5+ years of progressively responsible electrical, controls, or technical experience in an industrial or utility environment
5+ years of experience leading technical staff and skilled trades, including in a unionized environment
2+ years of project management experience
Knowledge of Electrical systems (low‑voltage), PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems
Knowledge of Industrial communication networks and protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
A steady, accountable leader who drives results while prioritizing safety and reliability
Ability to build capable teams and hold people accountable
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational groups
Ability to communicate clearly with front‑line employees and stakeholders
At least 18 years of age
Successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education)
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Provide own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or eligibility with APEGA is an asset
CMMS experience (IVARA) and process improvement experience are assets

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of the annual flow control facilities electrical maintenance and controls work plan, including resourcing and budget inputs
Ensure safe, compliant operation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems connected to the wastewater SCADA network
Provide day‑to‑day leadership to electrical, instrumentation, and controls teams, including skilled trades
Remove barriers, respond to changing priorities, and ensure work is completed safely and to standard
Drive operational excellence through adherence to procedures, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
Lead or support electrical and instrumentation projects, repairs, upgrades, and capital work
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Controls & Automation Engineering (CAE), Asset Management, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support new systems and technology
Maintain an accurate asset inventory and related technical documentation
Manage budgets, track expenditures, and support forecasting and variance reporting
Champion a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, including incident investigations and regulatory compliance