Power Plant Electrician/Instrument Technician

Capital Power is seeking a skilled professional for our Genesee Generating Station 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.

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 kV–15 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:

Breakers, switchgear, and 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

Controls: Electrical & Instrumentation

Providing support for 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, Mitsubishi Netmation 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

What you will bring to the role: Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Journeyman Electrician (with Red Seal)

Journeyman Instrumentation Technician (with Red Seal)

Engineering Technology in either Electrical or Instrumentation disciplines

Additional training in high-voltage systems, protective relaying, or instrumentation is highly desirable

Experience and Skills:

5+ years of experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation 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 kV–15 kV systems), 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 and Grid interconnection equipment and practices.

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), PLCs, CEMS and environmental monitoring instrumentation

Technical Skills:

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

Working Conditions:

Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety-sensitive environment

Regular work in electrical rooms, MCC buildings, and outdoor 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

Union: IBEW1007

Hourly Rate: 64.23 per hour

As 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.

This role will be located at the Genesee Generating Station which is 80 kilometers southwest of Edmonton - you must provide your own transportation. A site premium is provided.

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.

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.

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