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Electrical Technician

  • NB, Canada
  • New Brunswick, Canada, Canada

$38.07 to $47.54 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Pay
$38.07 to $47.54 CAD / hour
Job type
Full-time
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Working hours
40 hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Electrical Technician

One Regular, unionized position

Millbank, New Brunswick, Canada

Salary range: $38.07 to $47.54 per hour based on a 40 hours per week

Competition #E22664-2026

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As a part of Millbank Generation Station team, the Electrical Technician is responsible for supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical systems at the Millbank and Ste. Rose Generating Stations. The role contributes to the safe and reliable operation of generating assets while assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects and maintenance activities to achieve station reliability, performance, and operational goals.

Key functions include:

  • Provide troubleshooting, repair, and corrective and preventive maintenance support for electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of generating station assets.
  • Install, test, calibrate and commission electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems in accordance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records in SAP and support capital project planning, including vendor coordination and quotation requests.

Our ideal teammate will have:

  • Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification (CQ) with Red Seal Endorsement

In addition to:

  • Experience in an industrial environment working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial control systems, including troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control circuits using schematics, technical documentation, software applications, and vendor support.
  • Class 5 Drivers License

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

  • Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
  • Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
  • New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
  • Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
  • Various options for paid or unpaid leaves]
  • Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
  • Career development and growth throughout the organization
  • Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.

For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Kratika Shinde at careers@nbpower.com

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted regarding the next steps.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, October 4, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Electrical Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at generating stations. They also assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of capital projects and maintenance activities to ensure operational reliability.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal Endorsement and possess a Class 5 Driver's License. Experience in an industrial environment working with PLCs and industrial control systems is required.

Skills

  • Industrial electrician
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Corrective maintenance
  • Instrumentation and control
  • Industrial control systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Calibration
  • Commissioning
  • Schematic reading
  • Technical documentation
  • Vendor coordination
  • SAP

Benefits

  • Health plan
  • Dental plan
  • Health spending account
  • Employee family assistance program
  • Financial protection benefits
  • Paid or unpaid leaves

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Hiring contact

Kratika Shinde

Categories

  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Electrical Technician
  • Industrial Electrician
  • Red Seal Endorsement
  • EIC systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Control systems
  • PLCs
  • SAP
  • Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Generating station
  • Capital projects
  • Calibration
  • Commissioning
  • Electrical circuits
  • Technical documentation
  • Vendor support
  • Class 5 Driver's License
  • Energy
  • Utilities

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