Maintenance I (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician)

Enwave; London; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Enwave London, Ontario seeks a Maintenance I (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician) to maintain and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems across district energy facilities.

A hands-on role focused on preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, fault finding, and safety compliance, including LOTO and contractor safety requirements. Willingness to travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance experience in industrial environments.
• Formal electrical/instrumentation qualifications and related tech education.
• Familiar with LOTO, Confined Space, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, drives, sensors, analyzers, PLCs, and panels.
• Read schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to diagnose issues.
• Support outages, upgrades, and capital projects; document findings and maintain records.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain CMMS work orders.

Skills

Electrical systems

VFDs

Switchgear

Control circuits

Instrumentation troubleshooting

PLCs/SCADA

CMMS

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Technician Certificate / Industrial Electrician (442A) / 309A / Instrument Mechanic (447A)

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Schneider

Job description

Maintenance I (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician)

Location: London
Type: Full-time

This role is ideal for a hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, supporting critical plant operations, and working directly with operational teams to maintain the reliability and performance of district energy systems. As part of Enwave's Operations & Maintenance team, this role is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing electrical and instrumentation systems across operational facilities.

What You'll Do

You will support the safe and reliable operation of Enwave's energy facilities by performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

You will troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment including electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, instrumentation, analyzers, sensors, PLCs, control panels, and associated field devices. You will use technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation to diagnose issues and restore equipment performance.

You will conduct inspections, testing, calibration, and commissioning activities on instrumentation and control systems to ensure equipment accuracy, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.

You will work closely with Plant Chiefs, Operations personnel, contractors, and project teams to support maintenance activities, outages, upgrades, and capital projects. You will assist with equipment installations, commissioning activities, and system improvements that enhance reliability and operational efficiency.

You will maintain detailed maintenance records, complete work orders, document findings, and support continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and equipment reliability reviews.

You will actively participate in safety programs and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, contractor safety requirements, permits, and all applicable health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Certificate, Industrial Electrician (442A), Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A), Industrial Instrument Mechanic (447A), Technologist Diploma, or related technical education.
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in industrial, energy, utility, manufacturing, district energy, power generation, water treatment, or process plant environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems including:
  • Motors and motor controls
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Switchgear and power distribution
  • Control circuits and electrical troubleshooting
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation systems including:
  • Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
  • Control valves
  • Analyzers
  • Sensors and associated field devices
• Experience working with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Experience performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities in operational environments.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, applicable regulations, and industrial safety practices.
• Experience supporting maintenance activities in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license with the ability and willingness to travel between operational sites when required.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and continuous improvement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A).
• Industrial Instrument Mechanic (447A) certification.
• Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or similar automation platforms.
• Experience in district energy, utilities, power generation, HVAC, central plants, or energy infrastructure.
• Experience commissioning new equipment and supporting capital projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and technically strong Electrical & Instrumentation professional who enjoys hands‑on troubleshooting, working in operating plants, and solving complex equipment issues. The successful candidate is comfortable balancing preventative maintenance activities with urgent operational support while contributing to plant reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Enwave

At Enwave, you’ll work at the intersection of operations, maintenance, and sustainability, helping keep critical energy systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently across our external plants and geothermal portfolio.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, hands‑on team where your work has visible impact, whether you’re coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting on‑site issues, supporting contractors, or helping improve system reliability. And if you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving practical problems, and making sure the work gets done right, you’ll fit right in.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is $ 51.95 CAD Hourly, based on experience, skills, and alignment with the role.

Accessibility

Enwave Energy Corporation is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as screening or assessing applications. These tools are used to assist in identifying qualified candidates and do not replace human decision-making. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our recruitment team.