Maintenance Worker II

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Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.


Capital Power is seeking a Maintenance Worke to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a steam and gas-fired cogeneration facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position works under limited direction from the Maintenance Crew Leader and plays a key role in maintaining plant availability and performance.

You Will Contribute to Our Team By:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment in accordance with established maintenance procedures and work orders.
• Following all plant safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpreting plant blueprints, drawings, vendor specifications, and equipment manuals.
• Completing housekeeping and clean-up activities following maintenance work.
• Maintaining required certifications, training, and competency standards within the Maintenance Worker II classification.
• Applying journeyman-level skills in one or more recognized trades, including Electrician, Millwright/Mechanic, Machinist, Welder, or HVAC.
• Supporting maintenance planning and execution through accurate documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Collaborating effectively with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Materials Management, contractors, and vendors.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Education:

• Journeyman certification or equivalent experience in at least one recognized trade (Electrician, Millwright/Mechanic, Machinist, Welder, or HVAC), or the ability to obtain a journeyman card.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of power plant maintenance experience or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Completion of at least eighteen (18) months as a Maintenance Worker or equivalent role.

Technical Skills:

• Maintenance and repair of gas and steam turbines.
• Advanced valve, pump, heat exchanger, and hydraulic system maintenance.
• Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, including low-voltage systems, motors, switchgear, batteries, inverters, transformers, generators, and MCCs (as applicable by trade).
• Mechanical skills such as alignment, balancing, bearing and seal replacement, machining, fabrication, and welding (as applicable by trade).
• HVAC and refrigeration troubleshooting, repair, and refrigerant handling (as applicable by trade).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Expected computer proficiency at CMMS Level 2.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Working Conditions:

• Plant site based, frequent field visits.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Exposure to industrial environments including noise, heat, heights, and rotating equipment.
• Participation in training, emergency response, and safety programs as required.
• Walking, reaching, lifting, climbing etc. (Up to 50 pounds).

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Wage: $42.24

Union: UWUA 564

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

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

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in 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 employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.