IC&E Maintenance Technician

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc is seeking a Plant Electrician & Controls Technician in Arizona. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability of electrical systems across all voltage classes, supporting instrumentation and control systems.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and over 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, especially in power generation. The position demands a range of skills in high, medium, and low-voltage systems, along with knowledge of DCS platforms and protection systems.

Benefits include health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in power generation or heavy industry.
• Experience with high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of electrical system coordination and fault protection.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across voltage levels.
• Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance using Maximo.

Skills

High-voltage switchyard systems

Medium-voltage distribution

Low-voltage power and control

Protective relays

Industrial electrical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (journeyman electrician preferred)

Tools

Maximo

DCS platforms (Siemens T3000)

PLC systems

Job description

Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the Plant Electrician & Controls Technician position focuses on electrical systems reliability across all voltage classes, ensuring safe operation of plant and grid‑connected equipment with supporting responsibilities in instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across all voltage levels:
  • High Voltage (HV): Switchyard equipment (breakers, disconnects, bussing, grounding systems), step‑up transformers, grid interconnection systems, protective relaying systems and coordination
  • Medium Voltage (MV): 4 kV–15 kV switchgear, feeders, distribution systems, large motors, feeders, ancillary systems, unit auxiliary transformers, motor control centers
  • Low Voltage (LV): MCCs, panelboards, lighting, control power systems, motor control circuits, HVAC, balance‑of‑plant equipment, UPS systems, battery systems, DC distribution
• Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of: protective relays, breakers, switchgear, transformers, station batteries, chargers, emergency power systems
• Safely execute and support electrical switching, clearances, and isolations: develop and verify LOTO boundaries, support or execute switching orders and system restoration, verify absence of voltage and grounding for safe work conditions
• Provide support to Instrumentation & Control systems: calibrate and troubleshoot transmitters (pressure, flow, temperature, level), maintain control valves, analyzers, CEMS equipment, assist with DCS (Siemens) T3000 Turbine Controls and PLC‑based control systems
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance using Maximo, ensuring accurate documentation and quality of work
• Read and interpret electrical one‑lines, schematics, protection diagrams, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Support planned outages, contractor coordination, oversight, and QA/QC of electrical work
• Ensure compliance with NERC, OSHA arc flash, and electrical safety requirements
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for electrical and control system failures
• Support plant upgrades and modernization projects, including relay replacements, electrical distribution improvements, and DCS upgrades

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (journeyman electrician strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in power generation or heavy industry.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑voltage (up to 500 kV) switchyard systems, medium‑voltage distribution (4 kV–15 kV), and low‑voltage power and control systems.
• Experience with protective relays, electrical protection schemes, switchgear, transformers, motor control systems, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Experience in combined‑cycle facilities, particularly GE 7FA units and steam cycle equipment, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical system coordination and fault protection, VFDs, motor starting methods, auxiliary systems, and industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
• Familiarity with DCS platforms (Siemens T3000), PLCs, CEMS, and environmental monitoring instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across LV, MV, and HV systems with safe energized system awareness and de‑energized verification practices.
• Advanced understanding of arc flash, grounding, and electrical hazard mitigation.
• Proficient with CMMS systems (Maximo) and standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a multi‑disciplined team environment.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Union position under IBEW 769.
• Health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
• Pre‑employment drug test clearance required.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States required.

Working Conditions

• Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety‑sensitive environment.
• Regular work in electrical rooms, MCC buildings, and outdoor switchyard environments.
• Requires use of arc flash PPE and adherence to electrical safety procedures.
• Physical requirements include walking, climbing, lifting, and working at heights.
• Participation in callouts, overtime, and outage support required.