Plant Electrician & Controls Technician

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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. Were a growth-oriented 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 lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven 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 Full Time Position.

We are a fast-growing organization that is focused on sustainable growth committed to a low-carbon future and believes in innovation.
We seek an innovative and motivated individual who is eager to work as part of a Team at our 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.

You will contribute to our team by:

Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems across all voltage levels including:

High Voltage (HV):

• Switchyard equipment (breakers disconnects bussing grounding systems)
• Step-up transformers and grid interconnection systems
• Protective relaying systems and coordination

Medium Voltage (MV):

• 4 kV15 kV switchgear feeders and distribution systems
• Large motors feeders and auxiliary systems
• Unit auxiliary transformers and motor control centers

Low Voltage (LV):

• MCCs panelboards lighting and control power systems
• Motor control circuits HVAC and balance-of-plant equipment
• UPS systems battery systems and DC distribution
• Performing inspection testing and maintenance of:
• Protective relays (SEL GE ABB etc.)
• Breakers switchgear and transformers
• Station batteries chargers and emergency power systems
• Safely executing and supporting electrical switching clearances and isolations including:
• Developing and verifying LOTO boundaries
• Supporting or executing switching orders and system restoration
• 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 to Instrumentation & Control systems including:
• Calibration and troubleshooting of transmitters (pressure flow temperature level)
• 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

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Journeyman Electrician (WA State or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Additional training in high-voltage systems protective relaying or instrumentation is highly desirable

Experience and Skills:

• 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 kV15 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.
• Experience in combined cycle facilities particularly GE 7FA units and steam cycle equipment is highly desirable
• 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

Technical Skills:

• 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

Working Conditions:

• Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety-sensitive environment
• Regular work in electrical rooms MCC buildings and outdoor switchyard environments
• Requires use of arc flash PPE and adherence to electrical safety procedures
• Physical requirements include walking climbing lifting and working at heights
• Participation in callouts overtime and outage support is required

Additional Details:

• The pay range for this position is $40-$60/hr. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidates qualifications and prior relevant experience.
• This position is eligible for health care benefits retirement benefits paid time off and an annual bonus.
• As this is a safety sensitive position clearance of a pre-employment 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 well-being 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.

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.

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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.