Lead Plant Maintenance Technician

LocationWhitehorse, YT
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Everyday a New Adventure!


Location: Whitehorse, YT


What We Offer:

Competitive Package: Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including northern living allowance, vacation travel allowance, flex benefits, extra paid leave, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, and more.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and engagement in innovative projects.
Relocation Support: Assistance for candidates relocating to Whitehorse ensuring a smooth transition.


Why Work Here:


Joining the ATCO Team means being part of a community of people inspiring change on a global scale. It’s meaningful work that can only be accomplished by helping each other, as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional, down to earth, and caring for one another and for the communities we serve – is central to our core values and cultivates a sense of belonging. We treat people with respect, entrust them to always be their best and take every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our community.


About the Role:


The Lead Plant Maintenance Technician is crucial in planning, scheduling, and directing the work activities of staff and contractors at generation facilities. This role involves developing and executing operational and maintenance job plans, setting work priorities, and providing technical and developmental support to staff. The incumbent will lead a team of maintenance technicians on essential utility infrastructure, ensuring that operations and maintenance align with ATCO Electric’s standards of efficiency, safety, and quality.


What You’ll Do:

Lead the maintenance and operation of power generation systems including diesel, hydro, and battery energy storage equipment and auxiliaries.
Develop and supervise operational and maintenance job plans for staff and contractors, set work priorities and schedules, and ensure work standards for quality and competence are met.
Oversee, and occasionally execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks across multiple remote sites.
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance, to enhance the safe and reliable operation of power systems.
Maintain administrative oversight, including report preparation, material ordering, and updates to the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Foster a safe work environment, leading by example and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Act as the Operator-in-Charge, ensuring the reliability and safety of generation sites and monitor on SCADA devices.
Support budget management for Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) expenditures, including forecasting and variance reporting.
Lead and direct crew activities, mentor apprentices, and support recruitment and performance management.


What You Bring:

High school diploma
An inter-provincial journeyman trade certificate as a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright, Electrician or other similar trade.
Electrical or Mechanical Technologist Diploma, Project Management or Asset Management Professional Certificate, and/or Power Engineering (4th Class or higher) Certificate would be an asset.
Valid driver's license
Minimum of five years' experience in a relevant role, with a strong background in rotating equipment and industrial power generation, i.e. operation, maintenance, construction, commissioning.
Experience in diesel engines, hydro turbines, remote control centers (i.e. SCADA).
First Aid Certificate with CPR would be an asset.
Demonstrable commitment to enhancing workplace safety and customer service excellence.



We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.


About Us:


ATCO Electric Yukon is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at www.ATCO.com.


At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members’ unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn’t be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life’s essential services to our customers around the world.


ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Visit our website for more information.


In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.


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