Electrical/Instrumentation and Control System Technician

Reports To: Treatment Operations Manager Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Join the Team That’s Growing Healthy Communities. Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility. At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact. About the Role The electrical/instrumentation and control technician is responsible for maintaining automation and electrical systems reliability that support Aquatera’s water and wastewater treatment and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring system reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Provide technical support for the treatment plant’s automation and electrical systems, including PLCs, SCADA, control networks and electrical infrastructure * Install, maintain and troubleshoot a wide variety of instrumentation, metering devices, analyzer and control systems related to water/wastewater treatment and distribution/collection systems * Read, interpret and redline P&IDs and control circuit diagrams * Integrate SCADA software (GE iFIX) with control systems * Maintain PLCs, HMIs and OT network equipment including Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA Pack, Red Lion HMI, Siemens PLCs and other automation systems * Assist with documentation development and standardization initiatives * Participate in on call/standby schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies as required * Work independently and travel to remote worksites, including overnight stays when necessary * Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold Aquatera’s values and safety standards * Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications and Required Skills * Journeyman instrumentation technician certificate with control systems experience * Journeyman electrician certificate is considered an asset * Experience with instrumentation and electrical controls preferred * SCADA and PLC experience considered an asset * Water/wastewater treatment experience considered an asset * Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Self-motivated, organized, and safety-focused * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Knowledge of preventative maintenance best practices * High school diploma or recognized equivalent Compensation Compensation is per the CUPE Local 787 collective agreement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision, defined benefit pension plan, RRSP matching, health and wellness spending account, and above average vacation benefits. Conditions of Employment * Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations * Valid Class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract * Pass 50 lb. fitness test * Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test Ready to make a difference? Start your journey with Aquatera Utilities Inc. Apply at Join Our Team: Aquatera [https://www.aquatera.ca/who-we-are/join-our-team]. This competition will remain open until August 28, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The technician is responsible for maintaining the reliability of automation and electrical systems within water and wastewater treatment facilities. They will perform installation, troubleshooting, and integration of control systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates must hold a Journeyman instrumentation technician certificate, with an electrician certificate considered an asset. The role requires the ability to work independently, travel to remote sites, and pass physical and drug/alcohol screenings.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Defined benefit pension plan • RRSP matching • Health and wellness spending account • Vacation benefits

• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Instrumentation
• Electrical systems
• PLC maintenance
• SCADA integration
• Troubleshooting
• Automation systems
• P&ID interpretation
• Control circuit diagrams
• Preventative maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Safety compliance
• OT network equipment
• Metering Devices
• Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX
• Collection Systems
• Analytical Thinking
• Automation Systems
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Automation
• Circuit Diagrams
• Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Control Networks
• Control Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Innovation
• Networking Hardware
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Mentorship
• Wastewater
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Safety Standards
• Sewage Treatments
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Reliability

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• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Technology
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Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week