ABOUT TRANSALTA

“Energising 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.

WHO WE ARE?

TransAlta Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd employing through TEC Operations Pty Ltd operates and maintains 6 Power Stations in Western Australia. With a 20-year history in the State, we provide safe, clean, and reliable power to large mining and industrial customers and have invested significantly in stable, long-term contracts. 

BENEFITS

• Central location on St Georges Terrace
• 1 wellbeing day per quarter (extra leave) 
• 3 days paid leave during Christmas and New Year break 
• Company funded private health insurance for you and your family

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Coordinator, Operations and Engineering, assist our project and plant managers in organizing our ongoing life extension and sustaining capital projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Creating, developing and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Organizing, attending, and participating in stakeholder meetings
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings
• Determining project changes
• Providing administrative support as required
• Undertaking project tasks as required
• Developing project strategies
• Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
• Solid decision-making skills to manage outcomes, including the timeliness of decisions

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU 

• Engineering degree
• Previous experience in a related/similar position
• Demonstrated knowledge in contract and project management
• Capability to understand and articulate complex technical issues to both a technical and non-technical audience
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Industrial construction and maintenance knowledge - specific power generation experience is an asset
• Awareness and understanding of applicable regulations and legislation that apply to the power generation business in Australia

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• As required, travel to sites throughout Australia
• Valid Police clearance (within the last 6 months) 

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. 

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 to effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.