Plant Technician

• A little about Capital Power Capital Power (TSX : CPX) is dedicated to *Powering Change by Changing Power*. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're 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 . With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America! Your Opportunity One Permanent Full Time Position. Capital Power is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our York Energy Centre team.As a Plant Technician you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Power Facility while assigned on shift. You will contribute to our team by : Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment in the power plant. This equipment can include the gas turbine, generators, air compressors, motors, pumps, fire suppression systems, high and medium voltage electrical equipment, instrument and control systems, extensive use of personal computers and distributed control 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, and hours of operation to verify operating conditions.* Maintaining high professional, personal and equipment safety and environmental consciousness and compliance standards and practices.* Performing continuous improvements on the appearance of the plant facility, including : painting projects and weed control as needed.* Maintaining cleanliness of the entire area, including : grounds, warehouse, control room, and enclosures.* Utilizing the facility’s computer management system to enter, review and plan work orders.* Performing maintenance and operations PMs as required including planning and completion of work.* Operating heavy equipment such as an Aerial Work Platform and / or forklift.* Managing contractors on-site and making arrangements for services to be performed through the CMMS and business process rules.* Opening and closing circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.* Interfacing with IESO and Hydro One in the management of plant and system outages.* Managing tools and inventory at the site including computer systems and maintenance tools.* Identifying and resolving CEMS issues.* Keeping Manager, and peers, fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations when assigned on-shift.* Maintaining all safety and environmental monitoring equipment compliant the regulatory requirements.* Complying with safety regulations and environmental rules to ensure the safety amongst employees, contractors, and the public.* Performing a Watch inspection on each system in the plant. This includes : recording data and observing operations of equipment by looking for abnormalities such as smells, leaks, or sounds indicating probable issues.* Assisting in identifying and performing the root cause of system failures.* Completing ‘Lock-out Tag-out’, ‘Confined Space’, and other permits required to perform work on or inspect plant equipment.* Performing hazard identification and mitigation for maintenance work performed by self, plant peers, and / or contractors on site.* Coordinating purchasing with the appropriate personnel and vendors to achieve timely delivery of materials and repair of plant equipment.* Maintaining strong relationship with Manager in handling the plant’s inventory, and performing audits as needed.* Willing to work independently most of the time but can effectively work in a team environment when needed. What you will bring to the role : Education : Completed High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.* Any one of the following Journeyman trade tickets : Steamfitter, Mechanical, and / or Millwright.* Power Engineer 3rd Class or higher will be considered if accompanied with significant maintenance experience. Skills and Experience : 3-5 years of experience in operating and / or maintaining of a plant (preferably a combined or simple cycle power plant).* Demonstrates extensive knowledge of all parts of the power plant operations.* Able to make competent decisions in case an emergency should occur.* Must be able to assume accountability, prioritize, and respond to several tasks under possible hazardous and stressful conditions.* Capable of writing technical procedures, work requests and written records.* Demonstrates excellent communication skills.* Adequate knowledge in the use of Microsoft office and Excel.* Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of the plant equipment.* Must have the ability to read at the level of understanding written safety procedures, P&IDs, blueprints, technical instruction manuals, and other written records.* Demonstrates the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, logic drawings, and piping and instrument drawings.* Strong math and logic skills regarding trouble shooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment. Ability to detect a solution in a timely manner.* Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Working Conditions : Plant site based, frequent field visits.* Must be able to work independently.* Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift which may involve extended and / or abnormal work hours and be available for call-ins and working overtime as needed.* Walking, reaching, lifting, climbing etc. (Up to 50 pounds).* Work with hazardous materials occasionally. Additional Details : This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found Wage Range : $54.00 to $64.26As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug & alcohol test is required, subject to applicable law.Clearance of a pre-employment medical will also be required.In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.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 employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable 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 careers@capitalpower.com. 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

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