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Generator SpecialistNES Fircroft • Alberta, Canada
Generator Specialist

Generator Specialist

NES Fircroft • Alberta, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Generator Specialist

Location: Project-based across Alberta & British Columbia

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract (12+ months).


Position Overview

We are seeking highly experienced Generator Specialists to support generator-related work on hydro, gas, and steam turbine systems across Western Canada. This role is focused on hands-on troubleshooting, leadership in the field, and technical ownership. The ideal candidate has deep experience with large rotating electrical machines, can lead crews onsite, and is confident in making high-level technical decisions during outages, commissioning, and maintenance activities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of generators coupled to hydro, gas, or steam turbines
  • Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical generator issues, including:
  • Excitation systems
  • Insulation systems
  • Rotor/stator conditions
  • Generator auxiliaries
  • Support generator overhauls, outages, uprates, and rewinds (technical lead scope)
  • Interpret and apply OEM documentation, electrical schematics, drawings, and test data
  • Perform and analyze diagnostic testing, including:
  • Insulation resistance (IR) & PI
  • Partial discharge (PD)
  • Vibration analysis
  • Thermal monitoring
  • Work closely with turbine specialists, engineers, and plant operations
  • Lead crews and subcontractors during field execution
  • Produce clear technical reports, recommendations, and root-cause analyses
  • Always uphold strict safety and QA/QC standards
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to site personnel and junior team members
  • Travel to project sites across Alberta and BC as required

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Power Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of hands-on generator experience in hydro, gas, or steam turbine applications
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot independently and lead field teams
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Large rotating electrical machines
  • Generator protection and excitation systems
  • Experience in commissioning, condition assessments, and outage planning
  • Comfortable working in power plants, field environments, and outage conditions
  • Strong communication, reporting, and customer-facing skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • OEM or major service-provider experience with turbine-generator systems
  • Exposure to high-voltage and utility-scale generation
  • Experience with advanced diagnostics (PD testing, vibration, thermal analysis)
  • Professional designation such as P.Eng., CET, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with North American power generation standards and codes


Contract Details / Work Hours:

  • 8 hours/day
  • Overtime after 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week
  • Per Diem: $75/day (food)
  • Hotel/Lodging: Provided by client
  • Transportation: Rental car or car allowance provided
  • Projects: Multiple sites across Alberta & British Columbia

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