Operations & Maintenance Technician

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is powering change by changing power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver reliable, affordable and decarbonized electricity solutions that communities can depend on.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future!

Your Opportunity

Four Permanent Full-Time Positions.   

At Capital Power, we offer more than just a job.  We provide a platform for you to excel and grow within a dynamic team. Our Harquahala Facility is an innovative Combined Cycle Power Plant that emphasizes world-class operational standards and a balanced approach, and we are seeking four (4) Outside Operations Team Members. If you are a team player, safety minded, motivated, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations & Maintenance Technicians work as part of a three-person crew on a 12-hour rotating shift, assigned as a Power Block Operator or Water Treatment Operator, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 1092MW Combined Cycle Power Plant under the supervision and direction of a Shift Lead/Control Room Operator. The Operators may be asked to provide relief duties for the Control Room Operator (if qualified), Outside Operator, and/or Water Treatment Facility Operator as required. The Operators must be able to work with others and assist in Overtime for other shifts as required.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Ensuring the safe operation of all plant equipment throughout various operational situations, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, heat recovery steam generators, air compressors, water treatment equipment, demineralizers, motors, pumps, fire suppression systems, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment.

• Reading meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, fluid levels, and water chemistry to verify operating conditions.

• Being able to Start, Stop, and manipulate equipment as directed.

• Performing Chemical offloads in accordance with written procedures.

• Communicating issues or non-routine items to the Control Room Operator and applying excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help resolve issues.

• Performing plant equipment Lock out Tag out program as directed.

• Maintaining operational consistency across other crews and departments.

• Ensuring compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as Corporate and Site-specific procedures to protect employees, contractors, community, and the environment.

• Performing Preventative Maintenance as directed, and logging performance into Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo).

• Maintaining strong relationships with all crews and departments.

• Operating heavy equipment such as a manlift and forklift as required.

• Performing general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility as directed.

• Providing on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas as required.

What you will bring to the role:   

Education:

• Completed High School Diploma required.

• Technical training related to the role is preferred. 

Experience and Skills:

• Experience as an Operator in a power plant is preferred.  

• Experience as a Control Room Operator for Combined Cycle Plants is desirable.

• Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations, and chemical handling requirements is preferred.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management an