Job Location: Edmonton Area, AB, Canada
Location : CA-AB-Edmonton Area Min. Exp.(Yrs) ..
Job Summary: TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. TransAlta maintains a low-to-moderate risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. TransAlta’s focus is to efficiently operate geothermal, wind, hydro, natural gas and coal facilities in order to provide customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities in which it works and lives. TransAlta has been selected by Jantzi-Sustainalytics as one of Canada’s Top 50 Socially Responsible Companies since 2009 and is recognized globally for its leadership on sustainability and corporate responsibility standards by FTSE4Good. TransAlta is Canada’s largest investor-owned renewable energy provider.
TransAlta’s Sundance Plant, located 75km west of Edmonton, is currently seeking to fill 26 positions as Seasonal Equipment Operators. Reporting to the Supervisor, Reclamation Centre, the Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment for the purposes of seasonally dictated reclamation activities and winter snow removal. Other general reclamation activities will be performed as required.
Please note: This in an IBEW Local 254 position covered by the terms of the collective agreement.
Responsibilities: - operate heavy equipment (farm and construction)
- Keephills ash lagoon operations
- farming
- spraying / weed control
- cenosphere salvage and bagging
- rental property maintenance
Qualifications: -Minimum of two (2) years experience in heavy equipment operation
-Grade 12 completion or equivalent required
-Proficient in basic computer applications
-Experience with carpentry and construction
-Commitment to working in a team environment
Job ID :2012-5130 # Openings 26
Job ID: 2012-5130