Maintenance I (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician)
Location: London
Type: Full-time
This role is ideal for a hands-on Electrical & Instrumentation Technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, supporting critical plant operations, and working directly with operational teams to maintain the reliability and performance of district energy systems. As part of Enwave's Operations & Maintenance team, this role is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing electrical and instrumentation systems across operational facilities.
What You'll Do
You will support the safe and reliable operation of Enwave's energy facilities by performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
You will troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment including electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, instrumentation, analyzers, sensors, PLCs, control panels, and associated field devices. You will use technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation to diagnose issues and restore equipment performance.
You will conduct inspections, testing, calibration, and commissioning activities on instrumentation and control systems to ensure equipment accuracy, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.
You will work closely with Plant Chiefs, Operations personnel, contractors, and project teams to support maintenance activities, outages, upgrades, and capital projects. You will assist with equipment installations, commissioning activities, and system improvements that enhance reliability and operational efficiency.
You will maintain detailed maintenance records, complete work orders, document findings, and support continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and equipment reliability reviews.
You will actively participate in safety programs and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, contractor safety requirements, permits, and all applicable health and safety procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Certificate, Industrial Electrician (442A), Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A), Industrial Instrument Mechanic (447A), Technologist Diploma, or related technical education.
- Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in industrial, energy, utility, manufacturing, district energy, power generation, water treatment, or process plant environments.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems including:
- Motors and motor controls
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Switchgear and power distribution
- Control circuits and electrical troubleshooting
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation systems including:
- Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
- Control valves
- Analyzers
- Sensors and associated field devices
- Experience working with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
- Experience performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities in operational environments.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance documentation.
- Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, applicable regulations, and industrial safety practices.
- Experience supporting maintenance activities in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's license with the ability and willingness to travel between operational sites when required.
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and continuous improvement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A).
- Industrial Instrument Mechanic (447A) certification.
- Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or similar automation platforms.
- Experience in district energy, utilities, power generation, HVAC, central plants, or energy infrastructure.
- Experience commissioning new equipment and supporting capital projects.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and technically strong Electrical & Instrumentation professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, working in operating plants, and solving complex equipment issues. The successful candidate is comfortable balancing preventative maintenance activities with urgent operational support while contributing to plant reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this role is $ 51.95 CAD Hourly, based on experience, skills, and alignment with the role.
Accessibility
Enwave Energy Corporation is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as screening or assessing applications. These tools are used to assist in identifying qualified candidates and do not replace human decision-making. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our recruitment team.
