Plant Technician

Capital Power Corporation; Windsor; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

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Referral rewards

Relocation assistance (possible)

Benefits package

Job summary

Capital Power Corporation in Windsor, Ontario, is hiring a Plant Technician for its East Windsor Cogeneration Centre. The role involves operating, maintaining and troubleshooting plant equipment, driving continuous improvements, and coordinating maintenance activities in a heavy industrial, safety-sensitive environment.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and journeyman tickets, 5+ years of experience in power plant operations/maintenance, and strong mechanical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman trade tickets/certifications: Instrumentation and Control Technologist/Technician; Industrial Electrician; Industrial Mechanic Millwright; 2nd Class Operating Engineer Certification; Fuel Safety Technician (G1).
• 5+ years of operations and maintenance experience in a power plant (combined, cogeneration or simple cycle).

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot power plant equipment including turbines, generators, compressors, motors, pumps, fire protections, electrical distribution, instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain safety, environmental compliance, and cleanliness standards.
• Perform groundskeeping, landscaping, snow removal, painting, and weed control as needed.
• Conduct equipment rounds and analyze instrumentation data to assess performance.
• Develop, review and update operating procedures and maintenance plans.
• Plan, schedule, and complete maintenance tasks using the CMMS.
• Coordinate parts/material purchases and work with suppliers.
• Arrange and manage contractor services on-site.
• Comply with health, safety, environmental regulations and company policies.
• Identify hazards, perform control measures, and assist with root cause analyses and corrective actions.

Job description

Posting End Date: November 20, 2026 A little about Capital Power Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America. Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Capital Power is currently seeking an exceptional individual with a strong dedication to achieving goals to join our East Windsor Cogeneration Centre team as a Plant Technician.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment in the power plant, including but not limited to: turbines, generators, compressors, motors, pumps, fire protections, electrical distribution, instrumentation and control systems, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment.
• Maintaining high professional, personal and equipment safety and environmental consciousness and compliance standards and practices.
• Performing continuous improvements on the appearance of the plant facility, including: groundskeeping, landscaping, snow removal, painting projects and weed control as needed.
• Performing equipment rounds, reading, recording and analyzing instrumentation data to assess operating performance.
• Assisting with developing, reviewing and updating operating procedures and maintenance plans.
• Planning, scheduling and completing maintenance tasks and using the computerized maintenance management system.
• Coordinating the purchase of parts and material with the appropriate personnel and suppliers.
• Making arrangements for contractor services when required and managing contractors on-site.
• Complying with health, safety and environmental regulations and company policies, standards and procedures.
• Performing hazard identification, assessment and control for maintenance work performed by self, peers, and contractors on site.
• Developing, issuing and completing work permits and associated documents for maintenance work performed by self, peers, and contractors on site.
• Assisting with finding contributing factors, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for incidents related to people, environment, assets or production loss.

What you will bring to the role:

Education: Completed High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Any one of the following Journeyman trade tickets/certifications: Instrumentation and Control Technologist / Technician, Industrial Electrician, Industrial Mechanic Millwright, 2nd Class Operating Engineer Certification and/or Fuel Safety Technician (G1).

Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in operations and maintenance of combined, cogen or simple cycle power plant. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of all parts of the power plant operations. Able to make competent decisions in case an emergency should occur. Must be able to assume accountability, prioritize, and respond to several tasks under possible hazardous and stressful conditions. Capable of writing technical procedures, work requests and written records. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Adequate knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office, Teams and computerized maintenance management systems. Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of the plant equipment. Must have the ability to read at the level of understanding written safety procedures, P&IDs, blueprints, technical instruction manuals, and other written records. Demonstrates the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, logic drawings, and piping and instrument drawings. Strong math and logic skills regarding trouble shooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment. Ability to detect a solution in a timely manner. Demonstrates strong aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment. Operate powered mobile equipment such as aerial lifts, forklifts, etc. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions:

• Plant site based, frequent field work.
• Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety sensitive location.
• Work with hazardous materials occasionally.
• Physical mobility and ability to use PPE required.
• Walking, reaching, climbing and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Working rotating work shifts and responding quickly to plant conditions or requirements which may involve extended and/or abnormal work hours including call-ins.

Additional Details:

• Union: PWU
• Wage Range: $53.66 per hour to $64.50 per hour
• Hours of Work: 12 hour rotating shift schedule
• This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
• 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.
• 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.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $500 Referral Reward!

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.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process.

We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power!

We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

Energize your career with us! At Capital Power, our team of experts, operators and innovators is helping deliver the energy that businesses, communities and industries rely on every day. We're building the bridge between today's energy realities and tomorrow's possibilities, powered by curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. Join a team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to shaping the future of energy across North America.