WHO WE ARE
“Energizing the Future.”
TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 114 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.
For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.
ABOUT THE ROLE
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Site Management Function
- Providing and submitting capacity information to the Power Pool of Alberta and to restate when necessary, in accordance with management instructions.
- Preparing and maintaining monthly operations and site performance reports.
- Purchasing various goods and materials and maintaining records of site inventory of consumables, tools and spare parts and processing all related documentation.
- Overseeing/supervising the work of external contractors and temporary employees on-site.
- Implementation of corporate HSSE policies and procedures, ensuring all required training is kept current
Operations Function
- Coordinating daily operations with the Operations Supervisor and the Heartland Real-Time Analyst.
- Operating the gas turbines in response to System Dispatch and in accordance with established guidelines. This includes starting, loading or shutting down units.
- Performing routine operating tasks such as cleaning, checking and/or changing fluid (oil, glycol, filters) levels, lubricates equipment, completing minor repairs and/or replacing defective components.
- Issues and holds work permits for contractors and/or maintenance personnel.
Maintenance Function
- Identifying and reporting suspected or actual equipment failures based on observations and readings of plant instrumentation. Analyzing failures and completing minor repairs.
- Supporting the planning and performance of maintenance activities at site
- Providing assistance to maintenance staff and contractors in locating and isolating system problems.
- Documenting and maintaining all maintenance activities
All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with established health, safety and environmental principles, corporate policies, practices and procedures and applicable government legislation.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Completion of Grade XII
- 0 – 2 years of related experience with the operation of a gas turbine power plant
- A Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency is preferred, however mechanical experience with aero derivative gas turbines will also be considered.
- Must have a valid Alberta operators license (minimum class 5)
Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.
