More jobs:
Maintenance Foreman
Job in
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Listed on 2026-06-10
Listing for:
Insight Global
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-10
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
One of our Clients is seeking a Maintenance Foreman with a strong Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) background to support a simple-cycle gas power plant in the Grande Prairie, AB. This individual will serve as the site lead for maintenance operations, bridging operators, vendors, and OEM support to ensure safe and efficient plant performance. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean operating environment, requiring both technical troubleshooting expertise and coordination of maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead weekly maintenance planning, including task prioritization, manpower allocation, and scheduling
- Serve as the first point of contact for operators on maintenance-related issues and escalate as needed
- Troubleshoot equipment, controls, and performance issues, with a focus on E&I systems
- Act as a liaison with OEMs (e.g., GE) to support remote diagnostics and issue resolution
- Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to scope, schedule, and execute maintenance work
- Determine when work can be handled in-house vs. outsourced and align with vendor management
- Ensure maintenance logs, documentation, and site communication are up to date
- Oversee contractor activity to ensure timely execution and alignment with job scope
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I), or related field.
- Experience working in:
- Power generation, oil & gas, or industrial facilities
- Programming / controls experience:
- Ability to navigate systems (e.g., GE toolbox)
- Understanding of ladder logic
- Troubleshoot control systems, sensors, and unit performance issues
- Communicate technical issues effectively to internal teams and external vendors
- Ability to operate in a lean, fast-paced plant environment
- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have qualifications
- Prior leadership or foreman-level experience
- Canadian certifications such as:
- E&I (Red Seal) or Electrical certification
- Dual certification (Electrical + E&I)
- Experience coordinating with OEMs and remote technical support teams
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
×