Plant Technician

Capital Power; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as a Plant Technician, where your expertise in operations and maintenance will play a crucial role in delivering reliable and sustainable power solutions. This permanent full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to a lower-carbon future. You will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting various plant equipment while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you will contribute to continuous improvements and help shape the future of energy in North America. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible employee benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off programs

Referral reward program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations and maintenance of power plants.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in the power plant.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Perform continuous improvements and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operations and maintenance of power plants

Technical writing

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Use of Microsoft Office

Use of powered mobile equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman trade ticket/certification

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

P&IDs

Blueprints

Job description

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 to power a lower-carbon future. 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. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization that is committed to providing reliable and sustainable power solutions.

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 (Highly Desirable), Industrial Electrician (Highly Desirable), 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: $51.58 - $62.00 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.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting
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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.