Electrical Instrumentation and Controls - Toronto, Canada - Atura Power

Atura Power

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.