Controls and Automation Engineer
Gillam, MB
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Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- 10-day Gillam work schedule.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Maintenance & Operations Engineering Support department. Under the direction of the MOES Northern Automation and Controls Team Leader, will be responsible for the operational and maintenance engineering support of automation and controls systems primarily within Operations' northern generating stations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain proficiency on legacy and modern complex generator control systems including governor and excitation systems.
- Provide technical direction to technicians and maintenance personnel for maintaining, testing and commissioning new, refurbished, and existing control systems.
- Prepare capital and maintenance resource estimates needed for automation and control system improvement projects in generating stations.
- Perform failure investigations and create test plans for the restoration of failed equipment; complete root cause analyses in APM.
- Assess the condition and performance of generator control systems.
- Responsible for following and implementing NERC Reliability Standards and NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards.
- Prepare maintenance plans and procedures for new equipment and modify these procedures for equipment replacements and as improvement opportunities become apparent.
- Required to travel to generating stations in connection with field work during testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Required to be available to work during non-regular business hours to provide engineering and troubleshooting support during call outs and planned and unplanned (forced) outages.
Qualifications:
- Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of four years' related experience.
- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
- Basic knowledge of exciters, governors, and other PLC/HMI control systems as applied to Manitoba Hydro generating stations, including related troubleshooting and support processes.
- Basic knowledge of generating station design and operation, including electrical protection, excitation, governors, plant set point control, switchgear, lock-out tag-out systems, and other auxiliary equipment.
- Practical experience and working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment in hydraulic generating stations.
- Ability to evaluate and develop new control and protection concepts.
- Exciter and governor specific commissioning or testing experience is an asset.
- Safety conscious and be knowledgeable about corporate safety rules and regulations.
- Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
- Must be able to travel to generating stations throughout Manitoba, with some longer duration trips as required.
- Possess and maintain a valid class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence.
Notes/Comments:
- Required to travel by all modes of transportation i.e. air, land and water.
Northern Benefits
There are multiple stations in Gillam which generate and convert 70% of the electricity produced for Manitobans. This provides great experience and opportunities through project and maintenance work. Along with joining a great community, you may be eligible for:
- Corporate accommodations & transportation to and from site
- Medical & Northern travel trips and travel days (eligible for all family members)
- Northern allowance
- Northern vacation days, guaranteed overtime (OT) hours, & more!
There are many amenities in Gillam including a hospital, school, daycare, airport, train station, and a new Co-op food store. There is a state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant & Recreation Centre plus the opportunity to participate in the best seasonal experiences & various outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating & more). There are many employment opportunities for partners & family members.
- More information on Northern Benefits can be found at:
https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/benefits/#north_financial - More information on Gillam can be found at:
https://www.townofgillam.com
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the Professional Engineer II classification is $44.75-$61.75 Hourly, $85,745.40-$118,316.64 Annually. The range for the Engineer-in-Training classification is $33.48-$47.12 Hourly, $64,162.80-$90,284.22 Annually.
NOTE: This position currently includes guaranteed bi-weekly overtime. To compensate for all hours worked, a 45% salary premium is added to the base salary. Please note that this premium may be revised in accordance with corporate policy.
Apply Now!
Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: OCTOBER 5, 2026.
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