JOB OPPORTUNITY: ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR - JOFFRE COGENERATION STATION  

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 has an exciting new opportunity to join our Joffre Cogeneration team as an Engineering Supervisor.

The Engineering Supervisor leads a multi-discipline engineering team tasked with executing capital and expense projects, leading major maintenance activities, and supporting the Operations and Maintenance departments.

Reporting to the Manager, Gas, Engineering & Projects, the Engineering Supervisor leads a team responsible for all aspects of project development, design, implementation, and closure in compliance with the TransAlta PPMP and MOC processes. The engineering team also provides consistent, comprehensive, and professional support to the station operations and maintenance departments in areas such as troubleshooting, root cause analysis, maintenance practices, outage planning & execution, operating guidelines, and engineering standards development and implementation.

This is a full-time salaried position and is also considered a safety sensitive role. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

Engineering Team Leadership

• Lead team recruitment, development, and succession planning activities.
• Execute goal setting and performance activities to support individual development and station objectives.
• Ensure adherence to TransAlta’s Professional Practice Management Plan and Management of Change process.
• Delegate responsibilities and support the management/execution of studies, projects, and maintenance initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering team and maintenance, operations, and station management.
• Develop the annual engineering business plan and long-range budget forecasts.
• Set and adjust team priorities with the support of the management team.
• Ensure adherence to station budgets and that unplanned expenditures are identified and approved.
• Participate in and/or lead station audits.
• Approve department expenditures, expense reports, timesheets, and vacation.

Operations and Maintenance Support

• Develop and oversee predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepare and/or review technical reports, ensuring accuracy and identifying trends.
• Develop and implement strategies for reliable operation of site equipment.
• Provide technical recommendations on station equipment, operations, and maintenance.
• Lead and/or support troubleshooting efforts and major maintenance activities.
• Manage the work of independent consultants and support staff.

Regulatory and Joint Venture Compliance

• Assign and support the Metering Committee Lead and Integrity Coordinator.
• Provide technical support for Joint Venture agreements.
• Ensure engineering adherence to regulatory compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee safety codes compliance.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote a culture of safety leadership.
• Ensure team adherence to training requirements and safe work processes.
• Ensure incidents are reported, investigated, and follow-up actions are completed.
• Ensure resources, materials, and training are available to the engineering team.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU  

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

• Engineering degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and registered as a Professional Engineer in good standing with APEGA, or meet the requirements of the APEGA Inter-Provincial Mobility program.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in power generation, or a comparable industry.
• Proven leadership and project management experience.
• Technical knowledge of the combined cycle power generation process and equipment.
• Working knowledge of power generation industry organizations, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding, and the ability to apply applicable Acts, Regulations, and Codes.
• Ability to lead and execute in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to seek feedback to improve quality of deliverables and to develop existing and new expertise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based business applications.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment

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.