Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical; IC&E) Technician

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Date:
Oct 9, 2026

Location:

Kingston, ON, CA

Company:
Trans Alta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement:
Full Time On-Site

At Trans Alta
, we don’t just generate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry,
you bring the energy and we’ll provide the platform.

Trans Alta is seeking an experienced Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician to join our Kingston Cogeneration team.

Reporting to the O&M Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of the plant's electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Working as part of a cross-functional Operations and Maintenance team, the IC&E Technician supports preventive and corrective maintenance programs, outage activities, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the safe and reliable operation of the facility.

This is full-time,
salaried, safety sensitive position based out of our Kingston Generating station in Kingston,
Ontario
.

• Perform electrical, instrumentation, and control systems maintenance to support plant reliability and availability.
• Maintain safety and environmental monitoring equipment in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support major maintenance outages and long-range equipment maintenance planning.
• Utilize CMMS and document management systems to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Manage maintenance materials, inventory requirements, and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and suppliers for assigned work scopes.
• Contribute to maintenance procedures, equipment improvement initiatives, and risk management activities.
• Support NERC compliance requirements, audits, inspections, and quality assurance programs.
• Provide technical support to Operations and collaborate across the site to achieve plant performance targets.

• Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation, Instrument/Electrician, Electrician, or Power Electrician.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in power generation or a related industrial environment.
• Availability to participate in an on-call and emergency call-in rotation.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of inventory management, material procurement, and warehouse practices.
• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers.
• Ability to interpret equipment operating data, instrumentation readings, gauges, and other diagnostic information to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and calibration instruments.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Related technology certification would be considered an asset.

• Annual incentive program
• Pension plan with company-matching options
• Health benefits for you and your family
• Vacation and personal days
• Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Wellness Payment

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD $94,720 - CAD $130,240 at the time of this posting. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. The top end of the…