Introduction

As Ontarios largest fleet of combined cycle turbine gas plants, Atura Power plays a key role in the provinces electricity system and diverse generation supply. As part of our expansion into new energy solutions, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), we are broadening our operations. Our facilities are located across the province (Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto, and Windsor), with this position based at the new Napanee BESS Inc. facility in Napanee, ON. Be a part of the team that ensures Aturas 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 be responsible for maintaining and supporting operations at both our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and combined cycle power plant. They 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
• Conduct necessary preventive maintenance on commercial and utility battery energy storage systems to ensure continued warranty compliance
• Address corrective maintenance issues for commercial and utility battery energy storage systems.
• Prioritize and complete preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on various instrumentation, controls (DCS), electrical and electronic equipment and PLC systems
• Apply knowledge and skills to troubleshoot steam, water and gas control and monitoring equipment, including motors, valves, actuators, and associated instrumentation required as part of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks for a combined cycle power plant.
• Have/acquire working knowledge of gas and/or steam turbines, generators and associated equipment and controls
• 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
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reporting to ensure compliance with environmental standards, including documentation of inspections, maintenance activities, and regulatory requirements.
• 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
• Directly support procurement and inventory management; from requesting quotes, to entering POs
• Develop, implement, and improve Maintenance Plans and Procedures for assigned equipment areas
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholders to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during commissioning and ensure they are maintained for ongoing safe and reliable operations
• Support the development and continuous improvement of emergency response plans by working with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with safety and regulatory requirements
• 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
• Prior experience using power and hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters, and multimeters, along with the ability to interpret CEC codes and apply CSA Z462 practices
• Experience working with inverters, DC electrical systems, and high/medium voltage (HV/MV) transformers and switchgear in an industrial or power generation setting
• Five (5+) years of related experience in industrial instrumentation and controls
• Proven experience performing technical preventative maintenance inspections on BESS equipment is considered an asset
• Previous experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including Tesla PowerPacks and MegaPacks, and/or in electrical power facilities, particularly combined cycle or simple cycle power plants, is preferred.
• Consideration will be given to various combinations of experience, education, and training
• Previous maintenance/projects planning considered an asset

Position Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of the fundamental principles of industrial systems, including electrical, instrumentation, and controls
• Knowledge of power generation and energy storage system operations and maintenance practices
• Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting plant equipment failures under pressure
• Computer literacy: MS Office Suite Programs and CMMS(Maximo)
• 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 heights, in confined spaces, as well as indoor and outdoors in various environments

This position requires candidates to:

• 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). Note that additional travel to the United States should be expected for training purposes in the first six (6) months of employment.

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity. Atura Power seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Atura Power offers competitive wages, benefits, and compliance with the current collective agreement. Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused.

If you require accommodation with your application process please reach out to Human Resources through the website at: Contact us - Atura Power (https://aturapower.com/contact-us/ )