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 perks 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 entitle 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

Competition will remain open until August 28, 2026 .

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