Operations & Maintenance Technician

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is a North American energy company dedicated to powering change through lower‑carbon power solutions. We are hiring an Outside Operations Team Member for our Harquahala Combined Cycle Power Plant.

• Ensure safe operation of all plant equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, HRSGs, air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, and fire suppression systems.
• Read meters, gauges, and automated devices to record data such as temperature, vibration, operating hours, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry.
• Start, stop, and manipulate equipment as directed.
• Perform chemical offloads in accordance with written procedures.
• Communicate issues or non‑routine items to the Control Room Operator and assist in troubleshooting and diagnostic efforts.
• Execute lock‑out/tag‑out procedures for plant equipment.
• Maintain operational consistency across crews and departments.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and corporate/site procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance as directed and log performance into Maximo.
• Build strong relationships with other crews and departments.
• Operate heavy equipment such as a manlift and forklift as required.
• Perform general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the facility.
• Provide on‑the‑job skills training in complex technical areas as required.

• Education
  :
  Completed high school diploma.
• Experience & Skills
  • Interest in learning how power plant operations work; previous operator experience is an asset.
  • Willingness to learn control‑room functions in combined‑cycle plants.
  • Basic understanding of water systems and exposure to water testing, treatment, and safe chemical handling.
  • Willingness to learn about turbines, steam generation, plant safety practices, and equipment monitoring.
  • Interest in reading piping diagrams and basic process controls.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to foster a positive team environment.
• Technical Skills
  • Solid ability to troubleshoot equipment, systems, and safety issues.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn operation and maintenance of gas‑power plant equipment.
  • Ability to identify equipment issues and support troubleshooting efforts.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lifting, climbing, use of PPE, and working outdoors in a safety‑sensitive environment.
• Shift: 12‑hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Union: IBEW
  769.
• Pre‑employment drug test clearance required; pre‑employment medical clearance required.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Capital Power offers a flexible benefit program, retirement savings, paid time off, comprehensive onboarding, training, and career‑development programs. Relocation assistance may be available as required.