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 111 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.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

TransAlta is currently recruiting two (2) Wind Technicians for our Soderglen Wind facility, located just 20km southwest of Fort Macleod, Alberta. This position ensures the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Soderglen wind assets by applying operating and maintenance standards, procedures, and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Wind Technician is responsible for developing and implementing operations and maintenance strategies. This role is accountable to provide leadership through developing, implementing, and managing the daily and ongoing business plan in alignment with the Supervisors business plan. This role is also accountable to ensure the portfolio adheres to TransAlta’s operating model.

This role is based out of our Soderglen site and is a permanent, full-time salaried, safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

• Ensure optimal performance by scheduling, planning, and implementing maintenance, service, and repair of wind turbine equipment through a team of wind technicians and contractors.
• Support the daily and ongoing business plan in alignment with the Supervisor’s business plan by driving operational performance, achieving business results, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Ensure operational compliance with EHS, NERC, OHS, plant availability, and cost standards by reviewing work orders for accuracy and completeness, updating inventory, reporting facility metrics, maintaining accurate records, and monitoring Synergi report entries.
• Drive results in safety, compliance, plant availability, and cost by providing technical support to wind technicians, ensuring all routine and preventative maintenance is performed accurately, on time, and documented.
• Assist the Supervisor in selecting, developing, and managing a high-performance team of employees and contractors to achieve plant outcomes. This includes assigning tasks within a team of Technicians and holding them accountable for delivery.
• Ensure staff are adequately trained, qualified, and competent in their roles and compliant with mandatory training requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could negatively impact business results and identify opportunities that could positively impact outcomes.
• Establish a collaborative work environment with the team, peers, stakeholders, and support groups to resolve issues professionally and productively.
• Provide after-hours support (on call) as needed, working closely with the Wind Control Centre and the Supervisor.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU  

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following essential qualifications and experience:

• Appropriate trade certification in a related discipline with years of related progressive experience
• Preference for wind turbine experience of 2 years or more, or related experience
• Understanding of the operational aspects of the plant - technical, compliance, and financial
• Thorough understanding of the operational aspects of the plant - technical, compliance, and financial
• Plant risk and related mitigation strategies
• Good understanding of contractor requirements, procurement processes, and inventory management.
• Thorough understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program.

To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.