Power Systems Technician – Critical Airport Power (Night Shift Pay)

The Calgary Airport Authority; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calgary Airport Authority is hiring for a facility electrical maintenance role to support 24/7 airport operations. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on low- and medium-voltage power systems, execute safe switching, and diagnose automation issues across SCADA/PLC/HMI platforms.

Applicants should have 4–6 years of relevant experience, a Journeyperson or Red Seal Electrician certification, and training in Electrical Engineering Technology or related fields.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience with low- and medium-voltage power systems in complex or mission-critical environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems and safe operation from 120V to 25kV.
• Journeyperson certification or Red Seal Electrician.
• Vocational or technical training in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering, Industrial Electrical, or related field.
• Ability to perform safe switching, lockout/tagout, and respond to outages in a 24/7 environment.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving abstract.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required due to safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Execute safe electrical switching, isolation, and lockout/tagout procedures during planned work and emergencies.
• Troubleshoot and restore electrical systems during outages and equipment failures.
• Operate and support power system controls, including SCADA, PLC-based automation, HMIs, and generator control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and Modbus issues affecting power distribution and standby generation.
• Complete maintenance documentation, switching records, tests, and asset management records.

Skills

Electrical power systems

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Journeyperson certification/Red Seal Electrician

Vocational/technical training in Electrical Engineering Technology/Power Engineering/Industrial Electrical

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Calgary Airport Authority is hiring for a facility electrical maintenance role to support 24/7 airport operations. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on low- and medium-voltage power systems, execute safe switching, and diagnose automation issues across SCADA/PLC/HMI platforms.

Applicants should have 4–6 years of relevant experience, a Journeyperson or Red Seal Electrician certification, and training in Electrical Engineering Technology or related fields.