Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical; IC&E Technician

Overview

The Cascade Power Project is a cutting-edge 900-megawatt combined-cycle power generation facility. Powered by natural gas and equipped with two Siemens SCC6-8000H Power Trains, the plant boasts modern and highly efficient industrial turbines. Set to commence operations in early 2024, this facility represents a significant stride towards sustainable and technologically advanced energy production in the region.

The IC&E Technician is responsible for the maintenance of instrumentation, controls, and electrical (IC&E) equipment at the Cascade Power Project. This role includes corrective, preventive, predictive, and restoration maintenance programs for the facility, as well as supporting Operations and Maintenance Technicians within a cross-functional team. The IC&E Technician executes assigned IC&E work, including the development and support of maintenance plans (PMs), work order planning and scheduling, and coordination of the safe and effective execution of work within the assigned area of responsibility.

The role requires proficiency in maintenance workflow processes, material identification and selection, and a thorough understanding of inventory and work management systems within an industrial environment. The IC&E Technician is skilled in the use of CMMS (Maximo) and has experience leading projects and managing contractors. Through the application of safe, effective maintenance techniques and best practices, the IC&E Technician ensures facility reliability and availability objectives are achieved.

• Achieves incentive program goals by ensuring equipment reliability meets established performance targets.
• Contributes to a high level of customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality workmanship.
• Collaborates with Operations and Maintenance Managers to develop and achieve O&M plan objectives.
• Owns the performance of assigned tasks, including work planning and coordination of required contractors and suppliers.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with key contractors, and supports their selection, qualification, and on-site execution of work.
• Participates in the development of plant operating and maintenance budgets.
• Promotes positive community relations by demonstrating and upholding NAES corporate policies and values.
• Drives continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs by identifying gaps and updating PMs, job plans, maintenance procedures, and job hazard assessments.
• Contributes technical input and feedback during the planning of major maintenance projects.
• Manages assigned work and projects during planned maintenance outages to ensure safe execution, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrates pride of ownership for facility tools and equipment, preserving their condition and long-term value.
• Recommends tooling enhancements to improve efficiency and overall work effectiveness.
• Assists in the development of risk management plans through applied knowledge of equipment and maintenance practices.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the highest corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) standards.
• Maintains safety and environmental monitoring equipment, including CEMS, to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Applies a thorough understanding of inventory systems and procedures to support stocking decisions and maintain accurate planning and issuing records.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of field-based instrumentation, PLCs, and their integration with DCS systems, across simple to complex measurement applications.
• Performs instrument calibration, diagnostics, and testing using precision measuring equipment, pressure control devices, and safety systems.
• Reviews assigned procedures and provided recommendations for improvement based on technical expertise and operational experience.
• Complies with Alberta Reliability Standards by fulfilling maintenance responsibilities required to meet regulatory obligations.
• Contributes to the development of quality assurance standards within the area of expertise and supports audits, inspections, and assessments for continuous…