Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

The O&M Technician reports to the Operations Manager and takes general direction from the Plant Manager. Additionally, the O&M Technician cooperates with all other plant personnel as needed in the daily operation of the plant.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Second Class Interprovincial Power Engineer Certificate preferred; a Third Class Power Engineer Certificate combined with significant relevant power generation experience may be considered.

Related technology, trade, or technical certification is considered an asset.

Valid and unrestricted driver’s licence in good standing is required.

5–10 years of progressive experience in power plant operations, preferably within a large power generation or comparable industrial facility.

Demonstrated experience leading plant operations, including start-up, shutdown, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and response to abnormal or emergency conditions.

Proven ability to lead and co-ordinate operational requirements during planned and forced outages, including equipment isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), work co-ordination, system turnover, and return-to-service activities.

Strong technical knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Working knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS), plant instrumentation, electrical systems, and associated operating and monitoring equipment.

Ability to diagnose complex operational and equipment issues, co-ordinate corrective actions, and support safe and reliable plant performance.

Thorough understanding of applicable occupational health and safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements within a Canadian power generation environment.

Experience interpreting operating procedures, technical documentation, system data, instrumentation, alarms, gauges, and equipment condition information.

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and guidance to operations personnel while working effectively with maintenance and other plant departments.

Ability to remain composed, exercise sound judgement, and make timely operational decisions during plant upsets and emergency situations.

NAES Canada is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES Canada to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, colour, national or ethnic origin, genetic characteristics, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation, and for a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended which is protected by applicable local, provincial and federal law.