Power Plant Electrician/Instrument Technician

Capital Power•Warburg, AB

1d•CA$64•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Power is seeking a skilled professional who is passionate about working with complex electrical and control systems in a dynamic power generation environment. In this role, you'll combine hands-on electrical maintenance, advanced instrumentation and controls, outage execution, and plant modernization projects while contributing directly to the reliability and performance of a world-class generating facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Journeyman Electrician (with Red Seal)
Journeyman Instrumentation Technician (with Red Seal)
5+ years of experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance, preferably in power generation or heavy industry
Demonstrated hands-on experience across High Voltage, Medium Voltage distribution, and Low Voltage power and control systems
Experience with electric heat trace systems, including installation support, inspection, troubleshooting, continuity and insulation-resistance testing, controller/thermostat checks, and freeze-protection applications in industrial facilities
Experience with protective relays and electrical protection schemes, switchgear, transformers, and motor control systems
Experience with grid interconnection equipment and practices
Working knowledge of electrical system coordination and fault protection
Working knowledge of VFDs, motor starting methods, and auxiliary systems
Working knowledge of industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
Familiarity with DCS platforms (ABB preferred), PLCs, CEMS and environmental monitoring instrumentation
Strong troubleshooting capability across LV and MV 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 Canada
Clearance of a pre-employment drug & alcohol test
Clearance of a pre-employment medical

Nice To Haves

Engineering Technology in either Electrical or Instrumentation disciplines
Additional training in high-voltage systems, protective relaying, or instrumentation is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems across all voltage levels, including High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV).
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, including verifying absence of voltage and grounding for safe work conditions.
Supporting plant reliability and grid performance, including troubleshooting electrical issues impacting generation output.
Providing support for Instrumentation & Control systems, including calibration and troubleshooting of transmitters, maintenance of control valves, analyzers, and CEMS equipment.
Assisting with DCS, 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, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
Supporting planned outages, including contractor coordination, oversight, and QA/QC.
Ensuring compliance with 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.