power plant operator
Posted on June 12, 2026 by Employer details Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure
Job details
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: At heights. Confined spaces. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Rural area. Willing to relocate. Generating station. Hydro plant. Hydro-electric industry. Tasks: Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors. Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports. Instruct apprentices. Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams. Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction. Assist during routine systems testing. Assist in locating and isolating system problems. Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment. Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair. Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel. Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities. Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally. Operate automated or computerized control systems. Operate equipment in hydro, thermal and nuclear power plants. Perform routine equipment maintenance. Regulate and co-ordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltage. Regulate water levels. Start up and shut down power plant equipment. Write plant or building operation reports. Supervision: 11-15 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Alarms. Electric generators. Electronic controls. Engines. Meters. Switches. Valves. Area of specialization: Mechanical engineering technology. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Shift. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: On call. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Pension plan. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available. Wellness program.- Location Stewart, BCV0T 1W0
- Work location On site
- Salary$90,000 to $120,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Shift, On call
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3598198
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
- Generating station
- Hydro plant
- Hydro-electric industry
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
- Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
- Instruct apprentices
- Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
- Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
- Assist during routine systems testing
- Assist in locating and isolating system problems
- Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
- Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
- Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
- Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
- Operate automated or computerized control systems
- Operate equipment in hydro, thermal and nuclear power plants
- Perform routine equipment maintenance
- Regulate and co-ordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltage
- Regulate water levels
- Start up and shut down power plant equipment
- Write plant or building operation reports
Supervision
- 11-15 people
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Alarms
- Electric generators
- Electronic controls
- Engines
- Meters
- Switches
- Valves
Area of specialization
- Mechanical engineering technology
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.
Report a problem with this job posting
Page details
- Date modified: