Operations & Maintenance Technician
Operations & Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions focus and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lowercarbon future. Were a growthoriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton Alberta. Our team safely delivers builds and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable affordable and lowercarbon power solutions. We provide purposedriven work in a safe and inclusive environment and we live by our North Star. With us your contributions matter we want you to be empowered to innovate collaborate and ultimately drive results. Were here to partner with you so you can learn grow and forge a career thats meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
One Permanent FullTime Position.
We are a fastgrowing organization that is focused on sustainable growth committed to a lowcarbon future and believes in innovation.
We seek an innovative and motivated individual who is eager to work as part of a Team at our Arlington Valley Facility!
Reporting to the Operations Manager as the Operations & Maintenance Technician you will work as part of a threeperson crew on a 12hour rotating shift assigned as a Power Block Operator or Water Treatment Operator responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 580MW Combined Cycle Power Plant under the supervision and direction of a Shift Lead/Control Room Operator. The Operator may be asked to provide relief duties for the Control Room Operator (if qualified) Outside Operator and/or Water Treatment Facility Operator as required. The Operator must be able to work with others and assist in Overtime for other shifts as required.
You will contribute to our team by:
Ensuring the safe operation of all plant equipment throughout various operational situations. This equipment includes but is not limited to the gas turbine steam turbine generators heat recovery steam generator air compressors water treatment equipment demineralizers motors pumps fire suppression systems and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment.
Reading meters gauges or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment vibration of equipment hours of operation pressure & fluid levels and water chemistry to verify operating conditions.
Being able to Start Stop and manipulate equipment as directed.
Performing Chemical offloads in accordance with written procedures.
Communicating issues or nonroutine items to the Control Room Operator and applying excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help resolve issues.
Performing plant equipment Lock out Tag out program as directed.
Maintaining operational consistency across other crews and departments.
Ensuring compliance with all local State and Federal regulations as well as Corporate and Sitespecific procedures to protect employees contractors community and the environment.
Working under limited supervision.
Performing Preventative Maintenance as directed and logging performance into Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo).
Maintaining strong relationships with all crews and departments.
Operating heavy equipment such as a manlift and forklift as required.
Performing general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility as directed.
Providing onthejob skills training to others in complex technical areas as required.
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
Completed High School Diploma required.
Technical training related to the role is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Experience as an Operator in a power plant is preferred.
Experience as a Control Room Operator for Combined Cycle Plants is desirable.
Experience in water chemistry control analysis of water conditions water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements is preferred.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations closed system steam generation industrial safety hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable.
Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process control is desirable.
Extensive working knowledge of the power plant industry is desirable.
Technical Skills:
Solid ability to solve equipment systems and safety issues.
Gas Power Plant Operation and Maintenance experience.
Able to problem solve and troubleshoot operating issues at Gas Power Plant.
Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and help foster a positive team environment.
Working Conditions:
Heavy industrial facility designated as a safetysensitive location.
Physical mobility including lifting and climbing and ability to use PPE required.
Rotating Shift Work required.
Working Outside.
Additional Details
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
As this is a safety sensitive position clearance of a preemployment drug test is required subject to applicable law.
To be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification reference checks and criminal record check.
Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!
We believe that creating a culture that supports employees physical mental financial and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordability employee benefits retirement savings and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding training and programs supporting your career development.
Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at If you choose to submit your resume by any other means we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats communication support or other accessibility assistance by contacting
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Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
