Maintenance Technician

Atco Ltd; Brooks; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company where every day presents new challenges and learning opportunities! As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal operation of the Newall HVDC converter station. This position offers a mix of autonomy and support, allowing you to develop your skills while contributing to a culture built on caring and integrity. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous vacation days, and a comprehensive wellness program. If you're a skilled tradesperson looking for a dynamic work environment with opportunities for internal advancement, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

15 days paid vacation

4 additional flex paid days off

Employee share purchase plan

Charitable donation matching

Flexible benefits from first day of employment

Company-matched pension plan

Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and operation of generating equipment.
• Relevant trade certification or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults, ensuring optimal operation.
• Prepare maintenance reports and manage administrative tasks.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Inspection

Operational Efficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Trade Certificate (Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Test Equipment

Job description

Everyday a new adventure!

Location: Brooks, AB

Division: ATCO Electric – Transmission

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 15 days paid vacation
• 4 additional flex paid days off
• Employee share purchase plan
• Charitable donation matching
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment
• Company-matched defined contribution pension plan
• Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program
• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and safety

Why Work Here

Skilled trades employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom, experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace, and we are always supported in our career journey.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician is a Journeyperson Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic tasked with overseeing the optimal operation and maintenance of the Newall HVDC converter station. Working under senior guidance, the incumbent ensures electrical power is transferred safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct regular inspections of all generating sites and plant equipment and ensure the equipment is performing properly.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Overhaul units or equipment as required.
• Perform regular housekeeping functions at the sites.
• Troubleshoot problems (faults, failures), analyze, correct/repair, and complete reports.
• Start/Synchronize/Stop units as required to meet demand.
• Respond to industrial customer requests.
• Monitor and operate generating units to minimize costs by running units in the most economical way and dispatching units to extend service periods.
• Perform related administrative duties such as the preparation of maintenance reports, ordering of parts, fuel etc. and other related paperwork.
• Assess hazards, plan, and execute O&M work, including switching and isolations consistent with Health Safety & Environmental Management Systems.
• May coordinate the work of contractors or other temporary staff.
• Operate a motor vehicle and various types of equipment including test equipment.

Situational shift work, rotational shift work and rotating standby (on call) is considered as part of this job. Some travel is involved which could include remote locations.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant trade certificate (Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic) or a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

An expectation of this position is to, at times, provide after-hours stand-by duties. As such, you will be required to maintain a residence within 60 minutes of Newell Converter Station.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.