Power Plant Electrician​/Instrument Technician

Capital Power is seeking a skilled professional for our Genesee Generating Station who is passionate about working with complex electrical and control systems in a dynamic power generation environment. In this role, you'll combine hands-on electrical maintenance, advanced instrumentation and controls, outage execution, and plant modernization projects while contributing directly to the reliability and performance of a world-class generating facility.

Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems across all voltage levels, including:

• Switchyard equipment (breakers, disconnects, bussing, grounding systems)
• Step-up transformers and grid interconnection systems
• Protective relaying systems and coordination

• 4 kV–15 kV switch gear, feeders, and distribution systems
• Large motors, feeders, and auxiliary systems
• Unit auxiliary transformers and motor control centers

• MCCs, panel boards, lighting, and control power systems
• Motor control circuits, HVAC, and balance-of-plant equipment
• UPS systems, battery systems, and DC distribution
• Performing inspection, testing, and maintenance of:
• Breakers, switch gear, and transformers
• Station batteries, chargers, and emergency power systems
• Safely executing and supporting electrical switching, clearances, and isolations, including:
• Verifying absence of voltage and grounding for safe work conditions
• Supporting plant reliability and grid performance, including troubleshooting electrical issues impacting generation output

• Providing support for Instrumentation & Control systems, including:
• Calibration and troubleshooting of transmitters (pressure, flow, temperature, level)
• Maintenance of control valves, analyzers, and CEMS equipment
• Assisting with DCS (ABB), GE MKVIe Turbine Controls, Mitsubishi Netmation and PLC-based control systems
• Executing preventive and corrective maintenance using Maximo, ensuring accurate documentation and work quality
• Reading and interpreting electrical one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Supporting planned outages, including contractor coordination, oversight, and QA/QC
• Ensuring compliance with arc flash, and electrical safety requirements
• Participating in root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions for electrical and control system failures
• Supporting plant upgrades and modernization projects, including relay replacements, electrical distribution improvements, and DCS upgrades

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Journeyman Electrician (with Red Seal)
• Journeyman Instrumentation Technician (with Red Seal)
• Engineering Technology in either Electrical or Instrumentation disciplines
• Additional training in high-voltage systems, protective relaying, or instrumentation is highly desirable

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance, preferably in power generation or heavy industry
• Demonstrated hands-on experience across:
  High Voltage (typically up to 230 kV switchyard systems), Medium Voltage distribution (4 kV–15 kV systems), and Low Voltage power and control systems
• Experience with electric heat trace systems, including installation support, inspection, troubleshooting, continuity and insulation-resistance testing, controller/thermostat checks, and freeze-protection applications in industrial facilities
• Experience with:
  Protective relays and electrical protection schemes, Switchgear, transformers, and motor control systems and Grid interconnection equipment and practices.
• Working knowledge of:
  Electrical system coordination and fault protection, VFDs, motor starting methods, and auxiliary systems, and Industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Familiarity with: DCS platforms (ABB preferred), PLCs, CEMS and environmental monitoring instrumentation

• Strong troubleshooting capability across LV and MV systems
• Ability to safely perform 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 tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a multi-disciplined team environment
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

• Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety-sensitive environment
• Regular work in electrical rooms, MCC buildings, and outdoor 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 is required

Union: IBEW
1007

Hourly Rate: 64.23 per hour

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.

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