Maintenance Technician

ATCO; Brooks; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Brooks, AB. This role focuses on the optimal operation and maintenance of the Newell HVDC converter station, requiring a relevant trade certificate and a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license. Responsibilities include regular inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and some travel involved. Join a company dedicated to innovation and sustainability in energy distribution.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

15 days paid vacation

Flexible benefits from first day of employment

Employee share purchase plan

Charitable donation matching

Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of all generating sites and plant equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Overhaul units or equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot problems and complete reports.
• Monitor and operate generating units.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Relevant trade certificate (Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic) or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Description

Everyday a new adventure!

Location: Brooks, AB

Division: Technical Services, ATCO Electric

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 tasked with overseeing the optimal operation and maintenance of the Newell HVDC converter station along with supporting our mechanical systems at our other stations. Working under senior guidance, the incumbent ensures electrical power is transferred safely and efficiently.

What You Get To 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 (engines, pumps, HVAC and control systems, domestic/sanitary systems, fire protection systems, security systems, etc.).
• Overhaul units or equipment as required.
• Perform regular housekeeping functions at the sites.
• Troubleshoot problems (faults, failures), analyzes, corrects/repairs, and completes 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/supervise the work of contractors or other temporary staff.
• Assist Electrical Technologist with emergency substation repairs
• 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 are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build, operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines, safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. We're advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure. We’re also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy.

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honor and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.