Electrical Instrumentation and Controls

Salary: $57.21 and up **Introduction** As Ontario's largest fleet of combined cycle turbine gas plants, Atura Power plays a key role in the province's electricity system and diverse generation supply. Our facilities are located across the province (Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto, and Windsor). This position is located at Portlands Energy Centre, in Toronto ON. Be a part of the team that ensures Atura's flexible energy is readily available during peak demand periods At Atura Power, we are guided by our values. We are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways of doing things better and we always act with integrity. **Job Summary** Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrical Instrumentation and Controls (EIC) Maintenance Technician will collaborate with Managers, Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance personnel to safely support plant operations, troubleshoot equipment, perform corrective and preventative maintenance activities, as well as supervise contractual resources. This position requires the skills to help develop, manage, and assess work plans to enable the effective completion of work activities across the work management system, executed safely, effectively, on time and according to its priority. The EIC technician is represented by the Power Workers Union and is day shift based. During plant downtime (outages) off hours work may be required. **Responsibilities** Typical duties and responsibilities include: - Perform safe work practices in line with company and OHSA policies and procedures - Prioritize and complete preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on various instrumentation, controls (DCS), electrical and electronic equipment and PLC systems - Reporting of work completed within the site CMMS (which is Maximo); this includes recording all relevant information for work order completion, updating work status, signing out parts/materials, and running reports - Perform contractor supervisory (active control) duties, which include the management and coordination of contractors and safe work procedures - Scope, plan, and execute plant maintenance outages - Have/acquire working knowledge of gas and/or steam turbines, generators and associated equipment and controls - Directly support procurement and inventory management; from requesting quotes, to entering POs - Develop, implement, and improve Maintenance Plans and Procedures for assigned equipment areas - Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of various industrial safety systems and functions (Lock out/Tag out, confined space, first aid, etc.) **Education and Experience** Completion of a minimum two-year college diploma program in instrumentation and control is preferred - Journeyman electricians holding a 442A or 309 trade ticket(s) is required - 447A instrumentation and controls trade ticket is considered an asset - Minimum five (5) years of related experience in instrumentation and controls is required - Proven experience in an electrical power facility is preferred - Consideration will be given to various combinations of experience, education, and training - 4th or 5th year apprentice considered **Position Qualifications** - Advanced understanding of the fundamental principles of industrial systems, including electrical, instrumentation, controls, and power generation systems - Knowledge of gas fired combined cycle facility operations and maintenance practices - Experience in troubleshooting plant equipment failures under pressure - Computer literacy: MS Office Suite Programs and CMMS - Team player with a positive attitude - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities - Detail oriented with good organizational and planning skills - Ability to execute work as part of a team or independently - Willingness to work extended hours, as required, based on operational and business requirements, especially during maintenance outages or emergency call outs - Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role: - Lift 50 pounds - Ascend/descend 100' of stairs multiple times during a shift - Climb ladders - Working at height and /or in confined spaces - Have and maintain a valid G Driver's license - Successfully complete a criminal record check - Experience with Maximo and SharePoint are considered assets - Additional certifications considered an asset (i.e.Hoisting and rigging training, forklift training, confined space and working at heights training, licensed industrial gas fitter ) - Ability to travel within North America (< 5% of the time) Atura Power offers competitive wages, benefits, and compliance with the current collective agreement. Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused.