Plant Electrician & Controls Technician

Capital Power•Frederickson, WA

1d•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Power is seeking an innovative and motivated individual to work as part of a Team at their Frederickson Facility. Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the Plant Electrician & Controls Technician position is primarily focused on electrical systems reliability across all voltage classes, ensuring safe operation of plant and grid-connected equipment, with supporting responsibilities in instrumentation and control systems. The company is a fast-growing organization that is focused on sustainable growth, committed to a low-carbon future, and believes in innovation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Journeyman Electrician (WA State or equivalent) strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in power generation or heavy industry
Demonstrated hands-on experience across High Voltage (typically up to 230 kV switchyard systems), Medium Voltage distribution (4 kV–15 kV systems), and Low Voltage power and control systems
Experience with Protective relays and electrical protection schemes, Switchgear, transformers, and motor control systems and Grid interconnection equipment and practices.
Working knowledge of Electrical system coordination and fault protection, VFDs, motor starting methods, and auxiliary systems, and Industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
Familiarity with DCS platforms (ABB preferred) and PLCs and CEMS and environmental monitoring instrumentation
Strong troubleshooting capability across LV, MV, and HV systems
Ability to safely perform energized system awareness and de-energized verification practices
Advanced understanding of arc flash, grounding, and electrical hazard mitigation
Proficient with CMMS systems (Maximo) and standard Microsoft tools
Strong communication and teamwork skills in a multi-disciplined team environment
High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in high-voltage systems, protective relaying, or instrumentation is highly desirable
Experience in combined cycle facilities, particularly GE 7FA units and steam cycle equipment, is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems across all voltage levels, including High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) systems.
Performing inspection, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, breakers, switchgear, transformers, station batteries, chargers, and emergency power systems.
Safely executing and supporting electrical switching, clearances, and isolations.
Supporting plant reliability and grid performance, including troubleshooting electrical issues impacting generation output.
Providing support to Instrumentation & Control systems, including calibration and troubleshooting of transmitters, maintenance of control valves, analyzers, and CEMS equipment.
Assisting with DCS (ABB) GE MKVIe Turbine Controls and PLC-based control systems.
Executing preventive and corrective maintenance using Maximo, ensuring accurate documentation and work quality.
Reading and interpreting electrical one-lines, schematics, protection diagrams, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
Supporting planned outages, including contractor coordination, oversight, and QA/QC of electrical work.
Ensuring compliance with NERC, OSHA, WA L&I, arc flash, and electrical safety requirements.
Participating in root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions for electrical and control system failures.
Supporting plant upgrades and modernization projects, including relay replacements, electrical distribution improvements, and DCS upgrades.