Plant Electrician & Controls Technician

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity 

One Permanent Full Time Position.    

We are a fast-growing organization that is focused on sustainable growth, committed to a low-carbon future, and believes in innovation.
We seek an innovative and motivated individual who is eager to work as part of a Team at our Frederickson Facility!

Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the Plant Electrician & Controls Technician position is primarily focused 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.

You will contribute to our team by: 

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

High Voltage (HV):

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

Medium Voltage (MV):

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

Low Voltage (LV):

• MCCs, panelboards, 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:
• Protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)
• Breakers, switchgear, and transformers
• Station batteries, chargers, and emergency power systems
• Safely executing and supporting electrical switching, clearances, and isolations, including:
• Developing and verifying LOTO boundaries
• Supporting or executing switching orders and system restoration
• 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 to 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 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, protection diagrams, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Supporting planned outages, including contractor coordination, oversight, and QA/QC of electrical work
• Ensuring compliance with NERC, OSHA, WA L&I, 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

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Journeyman Electrician (WA State or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Additional training in high-voltage systems, protective relaying, or instrumentation is highly desirable

Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical 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: Protective relays and electrical protection schemes, Switchgear, transformers, and motor control systems and Grid interconnection equipment and practices.
• Experience in combined cycle facilities, particularly GE 7FA units and steam cycle equipment, is highly desirable
• 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) and PLCs and CEMS and environmental monitoring instrumentation

Technical Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting capability across LV, MV, and HV 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

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 is required

Additional Details:

• The pay range for this position is $40-$60/hr. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.
• This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
• As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.
• To be considered for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.
• The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks, and criminal record check.
• Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!
• We believe that creating a culture that supports employees' physical, mental, financial, and social well-being is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordability employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.