Instrument Technician/Mechanic/Electrician

EPCOR; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR in Edmonton is hiring a full-time Instrument Technician/Mechanic/Electrician dual-ticket for the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant. You will perform journeyman-level electrical and instrumentation work, maintain plant equipment, and support safety and reliability across multiple disciplines.

You will join a skilled trades team, participate in preventative maintenance, and contribute to longer-term reliability projects.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
• Alberta Journeyman Instrumentation Technician and Journeyman Electrician certifications.
• Minimum 3 years in an industrial environment.
• Experience with electrical/instrumentation systems in water treatment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance with Operations and stakeholders.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Assist in drafting safe work plans and hazard mitigations.
• Complete detailed work orders and maintain CMMS records.

Skills

Reading drawings

Schematic interpretation

CMMS knowledge

DeltaV familiarity

Electrical maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Alberta Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

Journeyman Electrician

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

RSLinx

Beamex

Emerson AMS

ValveLink

UV systems

Job description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time permanent Instrument Technician/Mechanic/Electrician dual-ticket position working out of Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the maintenance and performance of essential treatment systems that support the continuous delivery of wastewater services to the community. Working alongside a skilled team of trades and operations professionals, you will perform Journeyman-level electrical and instrumentation (E&I) work, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and machinery. You will also support maintenance activities across instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical systems, helping to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This position combines hands‑on maintenance execution with participation in longer‑term improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing plant reliability, performance, and operational excellence, with opportunities to work across multiple disciplines based on certification and operational requirements.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates.

What you’d be responsible for

General Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance work with Operations and stakeholders.
• Support safe and reliable plant operations during normal and upset conditions.
• Execute work aligned with safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
• Participation in the standby/on-call rotation is a mandatory requirement of this position. Successful candidates must be available to respond to after-hours and emergency callouts, including urgent operational and equipment‑related issues, in accordance with operational requirements.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Electrical Maintenance & Systems

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Install, modify, and commission electrical systems and components.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
• Support testing, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment.

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation

• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation systems.
• Install, modify, and commission control systems and field devices.
• Program and support PLC, DCS, and HMI system functionality.
• Utilize systems such as DeltaV, Rockwell, and related platforms.

Asset Management & Documentation

• Maintain accurate equipment history and CMMS records.
• Complete detailed work orders and Problem–Cause–Remedy (PCR) documentation.
• Review and update drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Develop and follow safe work plans and hazard assessments.
• Identify hazards including stored energy and electrical backfeeds.
• Validate isolations and maintain control of work during execution.

What’s required to be successful

Education & Certification

• Grade 12 diploma – GED or equivalent completion of secondary education.
• Valid Alberta Journeyman Instrumentation Technician and Journeyman Electrician certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Journeyman in an industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities is considered an asset.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of methods, principles, practices, tools, and equipment used in E&I maintenance.
• Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and hazards related to E&I work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of CMMS or work management systems (e.g., Ivara).
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

Assets

• Experience with 15 kV medium voltage switchgear, including operation, troubleshooting, and switching.
• Electrical construction and field installation experience.
• Experience with Emerson AMS, Fisher ValveLink, Rockwell Automation, RSLinx, and DeltaV.
• Experience using Beamex calibration equipment.
• Experience with ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems.

Other Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license
  • Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file).
  • A Driver Abstract (5-year commercial type) will be required.
  • Drivers with a GDL class may be considered (limited to 3 demerits and pending driving behavior review referenced above).
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons.
  • Please note that due to the nature of this position you may be required to wear a ½ mask respirator for extended periods on a daily basis.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: IBEW1007

Class: DT1 (8520)

Hours of work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Wage: Starting at $ 65.81 per hour

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance is required on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle: Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.
• Use of AI: Our recruitment process may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to support application screening and certain assessment steps. All recruitment activities, including hiring decisions, are led by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.