Electrical Technician

Date Posted: January 27, 2026
Closing Date: February 10, 2026
Reports To: Supervisor, Instrumentation and Electrical
Location: Medicine Hat
Duration: Full time, Permanent

Position Summary

The Electrical Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and commissions all electrical equipment which include controls and power systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.  In addition, the position can be involved in the design development process for new installations.  This role supports day‑to‑day maintenance activities, resolves equipment issues, and contributes to planned projects and upgrades.

Position Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures the reliability of electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout the facility
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment such as; Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and Battery Charger Systems, Electric Motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), and Low and High voltage switchgear
• Executes general maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) as well as basic programming
• Cooperates with Operations and other departments to determine causes of failures
• Recommends system modifications and/or procedures to prevent future failures
• Develops and performs predictive and preventive maintenance tasks
• Maintains calibration records for all critical equipment
• Maintains a high standard of safety when working on Electrical Systems
• Participates in audits with respect to Electrical Safety
• Ensures electrical safety equipment is maintained and tested as per site practices
• Assist the Technical department in developing designs for new and upgraded systems
• Liaises between trades and contractors for installation of new systems
• Commissions new installations, and maintains commissioning records
• Assists in developing lists of spare parts for stock
• Reviews existing procedures to ensure that they are applicable and current.
• Develops new procedures as required for new equipment or maintenance processes.
• Designated legislative compliance contact person with responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code and that proposed changes/updates to the legislation are appropriately communicated
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of municipal standards related to electrical systems and liaise with the municipal Electrical Inspector as required
• Remain current with all safety and procedural training
• Ensures compliance with all Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM) responsibilities, relative to role, as per the PEIM Manual.

Position Qualifications

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Journeyperson Electrician, Red Seal preferred
• Master Electrician Certification (asset)
• Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician (asset)
• Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma or equivalent (asset)
• Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician certification (asset)
• Fire alarm certification (asset) Proven understanding of general UPS systems, back-up generators, motors, switch gear and other electrical equipment
• Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Code
• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Delta V DCS systems
• Skill with various specialized multimeters and test equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Comprehension of complex control systems
• Knowledge of general Instrumentation and Valves (asset)
• Knowledge in infrared thermography (asset)
• Thermal Graphic Imaging and CMS software (asset)
• Experience with Adobe/Visio/Bluebeam software (asset)
• Proficiency in reading Piping and Instrumentation drawings, loop drawings, data sheets and electrical diagrams (asset)

Competencies:

• Customer focused; dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills
• Superior interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Extremely organized and detail oriented with strong time management, planning and prioritization skills
• Results-driven with a demonstrated ability to consistently meet identified goals and achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage ambiguity and stress, including the ability to successfully respond to competing and shifting priorities and maintain composure in highly stressful situations
• Independently motivated with a superior ability to maintain focus and work quickly and accurately in demanding circumstances
• Exceptional critical thinking, decision making and troubleshooting skills, based on sound judgment and a demonstrated ability to make valuable decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom and experience, including the ability to exercise appropriate discretion in discontinuing work when safety may be compromised

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