Maintenance Specialist - Electrical/Instrumentation Technician ABOUT THE ROLE TransAlta is currently hiring for a
Mechanical Specialist - Electrical Instrumentation Technician. Reporting to the Windsor Plant Manager, the E/I Technician maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots plant electrical/instrumentation systems to ensure safe, reliable operations.
This is a
full-time, unionized, safety-sensitive position based out of our
Windsor Cogeneration Plant. Pre-employment testing will be required as a condition of employment.
This is a Unifor Local 444 position covered by the terms of the collective agreement.A DAY IN THE LIFE- Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and submit work requests.
- Ensure equipment meets safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.
- Follow safe isolation, electrical safety, and maintenance procedures.
- Maintain accurate CMMS records and support reliability improvements.
- Respond to call-outs for urgent electrical/instrumentation issues.
- Work with contractors and Maintenance Support Staff; help manage spare parts.
- Train and support team members on EI maintenance practices.
- Perform routine housekeeping and other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU- Journeyperson Electrician Trade Certificate required; Instrumentation Technologist Certificate or dual trade certification considered an asset
- +5 years of related experience, preferably in power generation, utilities, or other heavy industrial environments, is considered an asset
- Skilled in troubleshooting, preventative/predictive maintenance, and work management.
- Comfortable using business IT systems; SAP experience an asset.
- Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, quick to learn, and proactive in your work.
- Able to perform under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and work well in a team.
- Customer-service mindset with integrity, resilience, and initiative.
THE PERKSThis position is covered under the Unifor Local 444 collective agreement. The current union hourly rate for the Maintenance Specialist is CAD$60.77.
- Competitive wages
- Pension plan with company-matching options
- Flexible benefits for you and your family
- Vacation and personal days
- Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Annual Wellness Payment
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