Operations & Maintenance 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.   

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 an Outside Operations Team Member. 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 four-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.
• Interest in technical, mechanical, or industrial work, technical training is an asset

Experience and Skills:

• Interest in learning how power plant operations work; previous operator experience is an asset but not required.
• Willingness to learn how control rooms function in combined‑cycle plants; any related exposure is helpful.
• Basic understanding of water systems is an asset, with openness to learning water testing, treatment processes, and safe chemical handling.
• Willingness to learn about turbines, steam generation, plant safety practices, and how to monitor equipment conditions.
• Interest in learning how to read piping diagrams and understand basic process controls.
• General interest in the power generation industry and motivation to build foundational knowledge over time.

Technical Skills:

• Solid ability to solve equipment, systems, and safety issues.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn how to operate and maintain gas power plant equipment.
• Able to identify equipment issues and support with troubleshooting operating problems in the gas power plant.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and help foster a positive team environment.

Working Conditions:

• Heavy industrial facility designated as a safety-sensitive location.
• Physical mobility, including lifting and climbing, and ability to use PPE required.
• Working Outside.

Additional Details:

Hours of Work: 12 hours rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Union: IBEW769

As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.

​​Clearance of a pre-employment medical will also be required.​ 

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.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

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.