Careers at TransAlta

Senior Hydro Performance Engineer (Calgary, AB) (Toronto, ON, CA)

SENIOR HYDRO PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is currently recruiting for a Senior Hydro Performance Engineer to join our corporate Performance and Reliability team. In this role, you will lead performance optimization efforts across our hydro assets with a focus on long-term value creation. You’ll blend your experience, operational insights, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation, improve asset performance, and support moving our operations to a data driven decision making approach. You will analyze and engage the appropriate teams to resolve long standing reliability/performance issues and deliver strategic opportunities to improve hydro asset performance.

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time salaried role based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

Domestic and international travel to plant and vendor sites as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Senior Hydro Performance Engineer in Performance and Reliability Engineering, you will use your experience to:

Drive Asset Strategy: Lead initiatives to enhance hydro plant performance and align operations with business goals.
Address Bad Actors: Work with operations teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve long standing reliability issues at a unit or system level
Conversion Efficiency Optimization: Analyze and assess areas to improve conversion efficiency through operational strategies, repair, or replacement.
Assess Risk: Identify, communicate, and recommend mitigation of enterprise risks which are related to engineering practices, standards, procurement, maintenance, testing and operations.
Leverage Analytics: Partner with TransAlta’s Monitoring and Diagnostics function to improve asset performance and reliability monitoring.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, market optimization, operations, and regulatory teams to integrate performance insights into corporate planning.
Lead and Influence: Present strategic recommendations, develop business cases for capital projects, and contribute to long-term planning and investment decisions.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for applicants with the following skills, mindset, and qualifications/experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canadian jurisdictions
7+ hydropower or relevant experience
Deep understanding of hydropower plant operation and major mechanical components/systems
Expertise with major component condition assessments, impact of runner operating profile on maintenance, and damage mechanisms
Experience with hydro performance testing
Experience with runner design and replacements
Experience with runner repair procedures and stress modeling is considered an asset
Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques, condition monitoring systems, and asset performance monitoring tools
Knowledge of asset management concepts, business risk assessment processes, equipment condition assessment and due diligence methods
Knowledge of water management constraints, dam safety constraints, and regulatory drivers for hydro assets is considered beneficial
Experience with business case development and delivery
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex topics collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings/recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage/drive multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in core office programs (i.e.: MS office) and capable of learning key position specific applications.
Demonstrated ability to build trust in relationships with internal and external counterparts including customers, vendors, and other project stakeholders
Leadership of diverse teams
Ability to effectively represent the company at public events

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is considered a safety-sensitive position, therefore successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment
Strong team player who is dedicated and committed to team success
Motivated and committed to success
Available and able to travel within North America as required
Available to attend customer, corporate and stakeholder events
Available to work extended hours to meet tight deadlines and commitments, when required

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. Here are some highlights of our total rewards package:

Competitive compensation  
Annual incentive program  
Pension plan with company-matching options  
Comprehensive and flexible benefits for you and your family  
Vacation and personal days  
Employee Rewards Programs 
Annual Wellness Payment

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. Our commitment is to attract and retain the best talent. Some positions may require the successful completion of one or more background checks such as criminal, medical, or compliance. If these verifications are needed, they will be indicated on the job offer.

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.

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

For a full list of TransAlta’s Operations, please see https://transalta.com/about-us/our-operations/facilities/

Senior Hydro Performance Engineer (Calgary, AB) 1 1 1 (Winnipeg, MB, CA)

SENIOR HYDRO PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time salaried role based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

Domestic and international travel to plant and vendor sites as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Senior Hydro Performance Engineer in Performance and Reliability Engineering, you will use your experience to:

Drive Asset Strategy: Lead initiatives to enhance hydro plant performance and align operations with business goals.
Address Bad Actors: Work with operations teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve long standing reliability issues at a unit or system level
Conversion Efficiency Optimization: Analyze and assess areas to improve conversion efficiency through operational strategies, repair, or replacement.
Assess Risk: Identify, communicate, and recommend mitigation of enterprise risks which are related to engineering practices, standards, procurement, maintenance, testing and operations.
Leverage Analytics: Partner with TransAlta’s Monitoring and Diagnostics function to improve asset performance and reliability monitoring.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, market optimization, operations, and regulatory teams to integrate performance insights into corporate planning.
Lead and Influence: Present strategic recommendations, develop business cases for capital projects, and contribute to long-term planning and investment decisions.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for applicants with the following skills, mindset, and qualifications/experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canadian jurisdictions
7+ hydropower or relevant experience
Deep understanding of hydropower plant operation and major mechanical components/systems
Expertise with major component condition assessments, impact of runner operating profile on maintenance, and damage mechanisms
Experience with hydro performance testing
Experience with runner design and replacements
Experience with runner repair procedures and stress modeling is considered an asset
Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques, condition monitoring systems, and asset performance monitoring tools
Knowledge of asset management concepts, business risk assessment processes, equipment condition assessment and due diligence methods
Knowledge of water management constraints, dam safety constraints, and regulatory drivers for hydro assets is considered beneficial
Experience with business case development and delivery
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex topics collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings/recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage/drive multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in core office programs (i.e.: MS office) and capable of learning key position specific applications.
Demonstrated ability to build trust in relationships with internal and external counterparts including customers, vendors, and other project stakeholders
Leadership of diverse teams
Ability to effectively represent the company at public events

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is considered a safety-sensitive position, therefore successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment
Strong team player who is dedicated and committed to team success
Motivated and committed to success
Available and able to travel within North America as required
Available to attend customer, corporate and stakeholder events
Available to work extended hours to meet tight deadlines and commitments, when required

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. Here are some highlights of our total rewards package:

Competitive compensation  
Annual incentive program  
Pension plan with company-matching options  
Comprehensive and flexible benefits for you and your family  
Vacation and personal days  
Employee Rewards Programs 
Annual Wellness Payment

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

For a full list of TransAlta’s Operations, please see https://transalta.com/about-us/our-operations/facilities/

Temporary Relief Operating Engineer, 2nd Class (Windsor, ON, CA)

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta’s Windsor Cogeneration Plant is seeking to hire a Temporary Relief Operating Engineer, 2nd Class for 3-4 months starting in June. Reporting to the Windsor Plant Manager, this position will be responsible for providing absence relief for various operator positions on a 12-hour shift schedule.

This is a temporary, unionized, safety-sensitive position. Pre-employment testing will be required as a condition of employment.

This in a Unifor Local 444 position covered by the terms of the collective agreement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operations and monitoring of all plant systems consistent with requirements of the Technical Standards & Safety Authority and the Safety Act
Working closely with shift partners to ensure high standards of communication and plant operating procedures and policies are maintained
Working with other staff to ensure the health, safety, and environmental systems are maintained and managed including safe work plans, and the safe isolation of equipment and systems to perform maintenance work
Taking an active role in plant training and development, procedural development and review, system development, management, and other project-related activities
Maintain mandatory health and safety training updates in a timely manner
Performing plant routine water tests on a regular basis and understanding water chemistry and water and waste management operations
Troubleshooting all plant systems to ensure optimal operations and taking corrective action as required
Submitting work requests on those systems that require maintenance work
Maintaining the units within all applicable guidelines and regulations, including emissions, efficiency, heat rate, capacity, and safety
Maintaining a complete set of logs that includes all information on normal operating parameters, and detailed information on upset conditions
Competently and efficiently starts up and shuts down in both normal and upset conditions
Performing routine preventative maintenance checks on various plant systems and equipment and performing minor maintenance work on shift when required
Maintaining a thorough knowledge of the plant systems and developments, and updating training material as changes to the plant systems are made
Take an active role in first aid emergency response situations regarding fire, health and safety, and environmental incidents
The successful person will be expected to participate in the incident management system and near-miss program, while reporting incidents in the Synergy database
Complete assignments as directed by Shift-Engineer, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor/Chief Engineer, and Plant Manager

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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

Valid Ontario 2nd Class Operating Engineers Certificate
Preference will be given to candidates who hold an Electrical or Millwright trade certification
Team player who enjoys collaborating with others to ensure effective and efficient operations of the facility

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Facility Operator, Small Hydro - Bone Creek (Valemount, BC, CA)

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently looking to hire a results-oriented Facility Operator to join our Hydro Renewables team. Reporting directly to the Manager, Asset Hydro, you will effectively and efficiently operate, maintain, and coordinate day-to-day activities, as well as provide input to long-term asset management. The role is accountable to ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation and maintenance of our Small Hydro plant at Bone Creek, British Columbia.

This position is based at our Bone Creek facility, located near the town of Blue River, approximately 90 km south of Valemount, BC. The successful candidate must reside within a 45-minute drive of the facility, as this is an onsite role requiring regular presence at the Bone Creek location.

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

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Ensure compliance with TransAlta’s operating model
Accountable for all routine operations and planning/execution of maintenance, working with peers and multiple cross-functional support groups including Engineering
Provide recommendations based on equipment condition and operational performance
Supervise and engage contractors in support of maintenance & operations work activities
Optimize the outage schedule to minimize lost production and increase revenue opportunities in collaboration with water management and key stakeholders
Implement emergency response exercises
Adhere to all hydro procedures and safe work practices
Perform dam safety diligence checks on all structures and perform readings and measurements of all instruments and meters & provide reporting to Dam Safety team
Ensure all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements are met.
Establish a collaborative work environment with team, peers, stakeholders and support groups to ensure issues may be resolved in a professional and productive manner
Uphold TransAlta values, thereby maintaining and enhancing reputation and stakeholder relations

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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

Journeyman Electrical Ticket
3-5 years relevant work experience
Industrial construction and maintenance knowledge - specific power generation experience is an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge of all hydro conveyance systems.
Awareness and understanding of applicable regulations and legislations that apply to the power generation industry. Specific hydro knowledge is an asset.
High voltage switching experience and instrumentation experience an asset
Technical knowledge of power-generating assets.
Intermediate computer skills – Microsoft and SAP
Ability to work an on-call schedule up to 50% of the year, covering multiple plants
Provide coverage and support to other hydro plants and operators when required
Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

THE PERKS

Competitive Salary starting at CDN $70K-97K. The final agreed-upon base salary is based on the successful candidate(s) qualifications and experience.
Annual incentive program
Pension plan with company-matching options
Flexible benefits for you and your family
Vacation and personal days
Employee Rewards Programs
Annual Wellness Payment

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

For a full list of TransAlta’s Operations, please see https://transalta.com/about-us/our-operations/facilities/

Assistant Chief Engineer (Sarnia, ON, CA)

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is seeking a 1st Class Power Engineer to join our team as an Assistant Chief Engineer, based in Sarnia, Ontario. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is a full-time, salaried, safety-sensitive position primarily accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the Sarnia Facility in accordance with TSSA regulations, ensuring all work performed complies with governing practices, codes, and regulations. The Assistant Chief Engineer will provide organizational leadership through developing, implementing, and managing business plans in alignment with the Plant objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Accountable for the safety of our team! Must create a safe work environment ensuring all safety practices and procedures are followed
Responsible for uninterrupted service to our customers
Ensures the delivery of consistent equipment reliability, energy optimization, and asset preservation
Assess and manage risks through the understanding of applicable legislation and regulations, ensuring all safety and environmental-related issues are appropriately addressed, recorded, and reported using appropriate procedures
Committed to continuous improvement of plant financial performance through optimization
Provides strategic direction to direct reports and facilitates the technical development of the operating team
Ensures ongoing development of a positive, empowered, self-motivated work environment
Manages training and development, including ensuring that training needs are identified, appropriate training is implemented, and the expected results are realized
Ensures employees adhere to established operating and maintenance standards, policies, and procedures through regular audits of logs, reports, and checklists
Sponsors and facilitates change through recognizing, initiating, supporting, and accepting responsibility for change management to ensure 'best practices are utilized to support the business
Anticipates and proactively identifies and solves the most unique and complex problems, often employing ground-breaking methods and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and business environment
Operates within a complex day-to-day work environment with multiple competing priorities
Influences and develops a strategy to address complex internal and external business and regulatory challenges
Development and administration of the Collective Agreement between TransAlta and UNIFOR
Management of the plant cycle chemistry program. Consistent and high-quality performance is expected at this level

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must have or be actively working towards an Ontario First Class Stationary Engineer's certificate or equivalent Interprovincial Certificate
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in supervision of an industrial facility
Understanding of plant operations and maintenance functions in an industrial and/or electrical generating facility
Ability to create and manage plant operating and maintenance budgets
Capable of operating in a unionized environment and able to interpret union contracts as they apply to specific situations
Understanding of commercial contracts, including customer contracts and all supply and delivery contracts with stakeholders
Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative influential approach
Self-motivated and action-oriented
Meet tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities
Work effectively in teams and influence others as well as full collaborations within the TransAlta Gas Fleet and across the company

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is a safety sensitive position, the successful completion of pre-employment testing will be a condition of employment.
The successful candidate will be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role. This may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary
Annual incentive program
Pension plan with company-matching options
Flexible benefits for you and your family
Vacation and personal days
Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs
Annual Wellness Payment

** Please note that our total rewards program is subject to change based on provincial or federal eligibility and legislation, and as per the final terms and conditions of the offer of employment.

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Senior Hydro Performance Engineer (Calgary, AB) 1 1 (Montreal, QC, CA)

SENIOR HYDRO PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time salaried role based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

Domestic and international travel to plant and vendor sites as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Senior Hydro Performance Engineer in Performance and Reliability Engineering, you will use your experience to:

Drive Asset Strategy: Lead initiatives to enhance hydro plant performance and align operations with business goals.
Address Bad Actors: Work with operations teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve long standing reliability issues at a unit or system level
Conversion Efficiency Optimization: Analyze and assess areas to improve conversion efficiency through operational strategies, repair, or replacement.
Assess Risk: Identify, communicate, and recommend mitigation of enterprise risks which are related to engineering practices, standards, procurement, maintenance, testing and operations.
Leverage Analytics: Partner with TransAlta’s Monitoring and Diagnostics function to improve asset performance and reliability monitoring.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, market optimization, operations, and regulatory teams to integrate performance insights into corporate planning.
Lead and Influence: Present strategic recommendations, develop business cases for capital projects, and contribute to long-term planning and investment decisions.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for applicants with the following skills, mindset, and qualifications/experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canadian jurisdictions
7+ hydropower or relevant experience
Deep understanding of hydropower plant operation and major mechanical components/systems
Expertise with major component condition assessments, impact of runner operating profile on maintenance, and damage mechanisms
Experience with hydro performance testing
Experience with runner design and replacements
Experience with runner repair procedures and stress modeling is considered an asset
Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques, condition monitoring systems, and asset performance monitoring tools
Knowledge of asset management concepts, business risk assessment processes, equipment condition assessment and due diligence methods
Knowledge of water management constraints, dam safety constraints, and regulatory drivers for hydro assets is considered beneficial
Experience with business case development and delivery
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex topics collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings/recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage/drive multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in core office programs (i.e.: MS office) and capable of learning key position specific applications.
Demonstrated ability to build trust in relationships with internal and external counterparts including customers, vendors, and other project stakeholders
Leadership of diverse teams
Ability to effectively represent the company at public events

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is considered a safety-sensitive position, therefore successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment
Strong team player who is dedicated and committed to team success
Motivated and committed to success
Available and able to travel within North America as required
Available to attend customer, corporate and stakeholder events
Available to work extended hours to meet tight deadlines and commitments, when required

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. Here are some highlights of our total rewards package:

Competitive compensation  
Annual incentive program  
Pension plan with company-matching options  
Comprehensive and flexible benefits for you and your family  
Vacation and personal days  
Employee Rewards Programs 
Annual Wellness Payment

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

For a full list of TransAlta’s Operations, please see https://transalta.com/about-us/our-operations/facilities/

Civil/Mining/Environmental Engineering Co-Op Student (12 Months) (Seba Beach, AB, CA)

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is seeking a Civil, Mining or Environmental Engineering Co-op Student to join our team for a 12-month co-op term starting in September 2025. Reporting directly to the Manager, Technical Services, you will be responsible for helping with a wide range of mine reclamation planning and environmental activities at the site. This position will be located out of Highvale Mine, to the south of Wabamun Lake, approximately 65 kilometers west of Edmonton, Alberta.

Please note that this is a safety sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be required to pass pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Mine surveying and data analysis
Productivity analysis, reclamation and dragline design & planning
Budgeting and forecasting
Communicating and coordinating effectively with mine operations personnel
Using mine planning software such as Mine Sight, 3D Dig, and AutoCAD
Support of environmental field activities including air, groundwater, surface water and soil sampling
Interpretation and communication of analytical results from field samples to aid reclamation planning
All other duties, as necessary

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Target Programs: Civil, Mining or Environmental Engineering

Familiarity with software applications such as Excel, Minesight, and AutoCAD would be an asset
Comfortable working with various occupations, including professionals, operations, trades, contractors etc.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Reliable transportation to and from mine site
Comfortable driving within a mine setting and working outdoors in various terrain and weather conditions

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity to work for a leading Energy Provider
Hands-on experience and industry exposure
Flexible and remote work arrangements (for specific roles)
Competitive market rates
Opportunity to develop your skills in an environment that cultivates psychological safety
Access to mentorship and training and development opportunities

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Electrical-Instrument Technologist, Senior Qualified (Valleyview, AB, CA)

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

We are currently hiring two (2) Senior Qualified Electrical-Instrument Technologists. This role is responsible for the interpretation and application of electrical and instrumentation principles in the design, installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and/or instrumentation equipment or systems at power stations. Key responsibilities include performing tests and evaluating results using various types of test equipment. The role involves analyzing, evaluating, documenting, and recommending follow-up actions to improve process and equipment reliability. Additional duties include developing and modifying existing drawings, estimating costs, specifying, selecting and procuring equipment, and conducting acceptance tests. This position also plays a key role in identifying, leading, and supporting upgrades to processes and equipment.

May assume administrative duties such as filing, record keeping, data input, report writing and preparation of operating and maintenance manuals and technical presentations. This role also provides mentorship to less experienced staff by providing technical guidance.

This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position based at our Valleyview Generating Station in Valleyview, Alberta.

This position is administered under the CEWA Job Posting provisions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor and/or other professional, employees perform various predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance activities of considerable variety and complexity as well non routine maintenance, leading and/or supporting capitol project initiatives. Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Troubleshooting routine and non-routine problems (faults, failures), providing in-depth analyses, and causing deficiencies to be corrected or repaired, submitting detailed technical reports and making recommendations for design changes.
Performing or leading preventative maintenance on specific pieces of equipment and participating in predictive maintenance programs.
Developing preventative or predictive programs for equipment in the station.
Designing, installing, commissioning, testing, maintaining electrical and/or instrumentation equipment or systems.
Performing duties such as routine paperwork, attending meetings, specifying and ordering equipment/parts/materials/supplies, data gathering and/or entry, record keeping, manual updates.
Instructing and mentoring less experienced staff in operation, installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
Preparing costs and estimates and initiating work orders.
Coordinating the work of contractors and other work groups which includes planning, scheduling, execution and monitoring ongoing expenditures and reporting variances to actual budgets.
Providing comprehensive work plans for maintenance and projects. Reviewing/recommending enhancements to work procedures.
Interpreting the application of technical and/or operational procedures which may have a departmental or interdepartmental impact.
Consulting on departmental or interdepartmental technical matters.
Performing “Project Management” responsibilities for engineering projects including: project budgets, cost control, setting schedules and completion reports.
Act as supervisor on an as needed basis.
Support the planner/scheduler role as required.

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

An instrumentation or electrical engineering technologist diploma and recognition as a Technologist by the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)
5 - 10 years’ experience in a Power Generating Station or related industrial experience and 3-5 years’ experience at equivalent to the Qualified Technologist Level.
A valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate of Qualification as a Power System Electrician, Electrician and/or Instrument Technician is considered an asset.
Entry Level Project Leadership or Management Training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is a safety sensitive position, the successful completion of pre-employment testing will be a condition of employment.
The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role. This may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Wind Technician, Cap-Chat (Cap-Chat, QC, CA)

QUI NOUS SOMMES

TransAlta possède, exploite et développe un parc diversifié d'actifs de production d'électricité au Canada, aux États-Unis et en Australie, fournissant aux municipalités, aux industries et aux entreprises une électricité propre, sûre, peu coûteuse et fiable. Depuis plus de 111 ans, TransAlta est un exploitant responsable et un fier membre de la communauté où ses employés travaillent et vivent. Nous nous engageons à favoriser un environnement de travail dynamique, productif et sécuritaire. Nos employés contribuent à une culture diversifiée, ouverte et transparente avec des responsabilités claires, un leadership fort et des opportunités de développement.

Pour plus d’informations sur TransAlta, visitez notre site Web à l’adresse www.transalta.com

Notre engagement envers l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion

Notre mission collective est de veiller à ce que chaque employé ait un sentiment d'inclusion et d'appartenance et qu'il puisse se présenter au travail en tant que personne authentique. TransAlta s'engage à embaucher une main-d'œuvre diversifiée, y compris des femmes, des Autochtones, des personnes handicapées, des membres des minorités visibles et des membres de la communauté LGBTQ2+. TransAlta croit que la diversité améliore la qualité de son rendement, constitue un élément essentiel d'une gouvernance d'entreprise efficace et favorise une culture d'entreprise solide.

À PROPOS DU POSTE

L'objectif de ce poste est d'assurer la sécurité et la fiabilité de l'exploitation et de la maintenance du parc éolien de Cap-Chat par l'application de normes, de procédures et de processus d'exploitation et de maintenance qui garantissent la conformité avec les exigences réglementaires. En tant que technicien éolien, vous effectuerez la maintenance, l'entretien, la réparation et l'installation de divers équipements et sous-systèmes d'éoliennes sur une période pouvant aller jusqu'à trois mois. En outre, vous êtes responsable de l'exécution du plan d'exploitation et d'entretien quotidien, conformément au plan d'affaires du superviseur et au modèle d'exploitation de TransAlta.

Il s'agit d'un poste à temps plein, sensible à la sécurité.

RESPONSABILITÉS

Assurer une performance optimale par la programmation, la planification et la mise en œuvre quotidiennes de la maintenance, de l'entretien et de la réparation des équipements éoliens au sein d'une équipe de techniciens éoliens et de sous-traitants capables de produire les résultats convenus.
Soutenir le plan d'exploitation et de maintenance (journalier à trimestriel) en accord avec le plan d'affaires du superviseur et en stimulant la performance opérationnelle, l'atteinte des résultats commerciaux et l'amélioration continue.
Assurer la conformité opérationnelle aux normes EHS, NERC, OHS, etc., à la disponibilité de la centrale toute en respectant les budgets, les procédures d'exploitation, les politiques et les réglementations applicables de TransAlta.
Obtenir des résultats de qualités dans les domaines de la sécurité, de la conformité, de la disponibilité des installations et des coûts en veillant à ce que tous les travaux d'entretien courant et préventif soient effectués avec précision, dans les délais impartis et qu’ils soient correctement documentés.
Soutenir les superviseurs dans le cadre d'une équipe performante d'employés et de sous-traitants afin d'atteindre les résultats escomptés pour le site.
Les membres de l'équipe sont formés, qualifiés et compétents dans leur rôle et respectent les formations.
Identifier et atténuer les risques susceptibles d'avoir un impact négatif sur les résultats convenus ou sur les résultats de l'entreprise, et identifier et concrétiser les opportunités susceptibles d'avoir un impact positif sur les résultats convenus ou sur les résultats de l'entreprise.
Contribuer à un environnement de travail collaboratif au sein de l'équipe, des pairs, des parties prenantes et des groupes de soutien afin de garantir que les problèmes puissent être résolus de manière professionnelle et productive.
Respecter les valeurs de TransAlta, ce qui permet de maintenir et d'améliorer la réputation et les relations avec les parties prenantes.

CE QUE NOUS ATTENDONS DE VOUS

Pour réussir dans ce rôle, nous recherchons les qualifications et l'expérience indispensables suivantes :

Certification ou formation appropriée dans une discipline connexe et/ou posséder une expérience et des compétences tangibles et prouvées
Compréhension globale des concepts et des principes de sa propre discipline et connaissance des autres discipline.
Compréhension des aspects opérationnels du site, des aspects techniques, des aspects de conformité et des aspects financiers.
Compréhension approfondie du modèle d'exploitation de TransAlta
Connaissance avérée des risques liés au site ainsi que des stratégies d'atténuation correspondantes
Compréhension des exigences des entrepreneurs, des processus d’approvisionnement et de la gestion des stocks.
Compréhension avérée de la manière dont les équipes concernées coordonnent leurs efforts et leurs ressources pour atteindre les objectifs.
Capacité à faire partie d’équipes interfonctionnelles et d’établir des priorités pour atteindre les objectifs fixés.
Capacité démontrée à établir des priorités pour atteindre les objectifs convenus.
Promouvoir la coopération, la collaboration et le partenariat entre les individus et les groupes
Démontrer son appropriation et son engagement à obtenir des résultats et des avantages pour l’entreprise. Capacité de prendre en charge les problèmes et les résultats obtenus.
Capacité démontrée à rester calme sous la pression et être en mesure d’obtenir des informations en temps utile avant de prendre une décision pouvant être difficile tout en respectant les autres.
Attitude positive et proactive à l'égard du changement, volonté d'amélioration continue et capacité avérée à mettre en œuvre les connaissances acquises.
Capacité avérée à collaborer avec ses pairs et à obtenir un soutien interfonctionnel pour établir des plans d'activité, obtenir des résultats et favoriser l'amélioration de l'activité.
Capacité avérée à communiquer et à transmettre des idées et des informations de manière à susciter la compréhension, l'engagement et les résultats.

AUTRES EXIGENCES

Il s'agit d'un poste sensible à la sécurité. La réussite des tests préalables à l'embauche est une condition d'embauche.

Faites partie de l’équipe de TransAlta dès aujourd’hui! Nous sommes impatients d'étudier votre candidature. Toutes les candidatures seront étudiées en temps opportun, au mieux de nos capacités. Nous apprécions votre patience et votre compréhension pendant le processus de recrutement.

Nous offrons à nos employés des avantages sociaux complets et flexibles, une rémunération concurrentielle, des incitatifs annuels et un programme de récompenses. Pour en savoir plus sur la manière dont nous pouvons dynamiser votre avenir, consultez notre nouvelle brochure sur l'expérience des employés (EN seulement).

Vous ne répondez pas à toutes les exigences ? Des études ont montré que les femmes et les personnes de couleur sont moins susceptibles de postuler un emploi à moins de satisfaire à toutes les exigences. Chez TransAlta, nous sommes déterminés à bâtir une main-d'œuvre inclusive et diversifié d, si ce poste vous intéresse mais que vos qualifications et votre expérience ne cochent pas toutes les cases, nous vous encourageons à postuler quand même. Vous pourriez bien être le candidat que nous recherchons.

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Cap-Chat wind asset through the application of operating/maintenance standards, procedures, and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. As the Wind Technician, you will perform maintenance, service, repair, and installation of various wind turbine equipment and sub-systems up to a 3-month time span. In addition, you are accountable for executing the daily to three-month operations and maintenance plan in alignment with the Supervisor’s business plan in adherence to TransAlta’s operating model.

This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Ensure optimal performance through daily work scheduling, planning, and implementation of maintenance, service, and repair of wind turbine equipment as part of a team of wind technicians and contractors capable of producing the agreed deliverables.
Support the daily to three-month operations and maintenance plan in alignment with the Supervisor’s business plan through driving operational performance, achievement of business results, and continuous improvement
Provide operational compliance to EHS, NERC, OHS, etc., plant availability, and cost standards through adherence to TransAlta operating procedures, policies, and applicable regulations
Drive for results in the areas of safety, compliance, plant availability, and cost by ensuring all routine and preventative maintenance is performed accurately, on time, of high quality, and documented correctly
Support the Supervisor as part of a high-performance team of employees and contractors to achieve expected outcomes of the plants.
Adequately trained, qualified, and competent in their roles and compliant with training
Identify and mitigate risks that could negatively impact the agreed-to outcomes or business results and identify and realize opportunities that could positively impact the agreed outcomes or business results
Contribute to a collaborative work environment within the team, peers, stakeholders, and support groups to ensure issues may be resolved in a professional and productive manner
Uphold TransAlta values, thereby maintaining and enhancing reputation and stakeholder relations

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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

Appropriate certification or education in a related discipline, and/or possess tangible and proven experience and skills
Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline and knowledge of others
Understanding of the operational aspects of the plant - technical, compliance, and financial including a thorough understanding of TransAlta’s operation model
Demonstrated knowledge of plant risk and related mitigation strategies
Understanding of contractor requirements, procurement processes, and inventory management
Proven understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
Able to participate in cross-functional teams, and ability to prioritize to meet agreed deliverables
Promotes cooperation, collaboration, and partnership between individuals and groups
Demonstrates ownership and commitment to delivering business outcomes and benefits. Holds self-responsible for problems and delivery of results
Ability to stay calm under pressure - obtains timely input before making decisions, and makes hard decisions while maintaining the respect of others
Positive and proactive attitude toward change, committed to striving for continuous improvement and demonstrated ability to apply learnings
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers and engage cross-functional support to establish business plans, achieve business results and drive business improvement
Demonstrated ability to communicate and convey ideas and information in a way that brings about understanding, commitment, and results

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is a safety-sensitive position. Successful completion of required pre-employment testing is a condition of employment.

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.

Senior Hydro Performance Engineer (Calgary, AB, CA)

SENIOR HYDRO PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time salaried role based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary, with the flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

Domestic and international travel to plant and vendor sites as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Senior Hydro Performance Engineer in Performance and Reliability Engineering, you will use your experience to:

Drive Asset Strategy: Lead initiatives to enhance hydro plant performance and align operations with business goals.
Address Bad Actors: Work with operations teams to identify, evaluate, and resolve long standing reliability issues at a unit or system level
Conversion Efficiency Optimization: Analyze and assess areas to improve conversion efficiency through operational strategies, repair, or replacement.
Assess Risk: Identify, communicate, and recommend mitigation of enterprise risks which are related to engineering practices, standards, procurement, maintenance, testing and operations.
Leverage Analytics: Partner with TransAlta’s Monitoring and Diagnostics function to improve asset performance and reliability monitoring.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, market optimization, operations, and regulatory teams to integrate performance insights into corporate planning.
Lead and Influence: Present strategic recommendations, develop business cases for capital projects, and contribute to long-term planning and investment decisions.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for applicants with the following skills, mindset, and qualifications/experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canadian jurisdictions
7+ hydropower or relevant experience
Deep understanding of hydropower plant operation and major mechanical components/systems
Expertise with major component condition assessments, impact of runner operating profile on maintenance, and damage mechanisms
Experience with hydro performance testing
Experience with runner design and replacements
Experience with runner repair procedures and stress modeling is considered an asset
Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques, condition monitoring systems, and asset performance monitoring tools
Knowledge of asset management concepts, business risk assessment processes, equipment condition assessment and due diligence methods
Knowledge of water management constraints, dam safety constraints, and regulatory drivers for hydro assets is considered beneficial
Experience with business case development and delivery
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex topics collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings/recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage/drive multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in core office programs (i.e.: MS office) and capable of learning key position specific applications.
Demonstrated ability to build trust in relationships with internal and external counterparts including customers, vendors, and other project stakeholders
Leadership of diverse teams
Ability to effectively represent the company at public events

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is considered a safety-sensitive position, therefore successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment
Strong team player who is dedicated and committed to team success
Motivated and committed to success
Available and able to travel within North America as required
Available to attend customer, corporate and stakeholder events
Available to work extended hours to meet tight deadlines and commitments, when required

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. Here are some highlights of our total rewards package:

Competitive compensation  
Annual incentive program  
Pension plan with company-matching options  
Comprehensive and flexible benefits for you and your family  
Vacation and personal days  
Employee Rewards Programs 
Annual Wellness Payment

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

For a full list of TransAlta’s Operations, please see https://transalta.com/about-us/our-operations/facilities/

Senior SCADA and OT Specialist (Calgary, AB, CA)

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta’s Hydro Operations team is seeking an experienced Senior SCADA and OT Specialist to provide technical oversight, guidance, and expertise for SCADA and Operational Technology services between the Hydro operating sites and end users. This role involves working closely with field teams and multiple support teams to ensure reliable operation of these critical systems. Accountabilities will focus on providing system diagnostics, troubleshooting, risk assessment and mitigation to support safe, compliant and reliable operations. Responsibilities will include developing strategies for integrating sites into the centralized SCADA system, implementing cybersecurity measures, and maintaining SCADA and OT environments.

This is full-time salaried position, located at our head office in Downtown Calgary with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Diagnose and troubleshoot SCADA systems for remote control and monitoring of Hydro equipment
Liaise with AESO for daily technical support on operational issues and EMS
Respond to equipment issues and provide emergency support for outages and failures
Specify, install, commission, and maintain SCADA system computers and HMI software
Develop maintenance plans for SCADA system software and hardware
Modify HMI/SCADA applications, including graphics, tag databases, and reports
Update SCADA system standards, procedures, guidelines, and test documents.
Identify and mitigate SCADA system risks
Collaborate with IT/OT networking and security teams to ensure system reliability and security
Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis and recommend corrective actions
Manage long-term planning for equipment maintenance and capital projects
Support engineering processes like technical change management, alarm management, and reliability assessments
Implement innovative solutions to improve SCADA system performance and reliability
Apply policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to power generation
Proactively complete assignments, ranging from straightforward to complex
Work independently, providing guidance to less experienced staff
Exercise judgment based on multiple information sources
Multi-task and prioritize to achieve long-term goals
Provide technical leadership for Hydro SCADA systems and applications

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science and/ or equivalent background is required
10+ years of industrial field operations technology experience
SCADA and/or Operations Technology background, familiarity with Linux and Monarch OSI SCADA would be considered an asset
Certifications from MS, Cisco, Security vendors, or similar experience in computer network architecture knowledge
For applicants with engineering degrees, must be registered as a Professional Engineer in good standing with APEGA, or other provincial Professional Engineering Regulatory Association and qualifies for inter-provincial mobility
Knowledge of data communications protocols
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a power generation or industrial facility
Specialized training, certifications, or experience in discipline related areas (i.e. Generation operation, generator protection, power plant performance, SCADA Vendor training and certs etc.), is considered an asset

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is a safety sensitive position which will require successful completion of pre-employment testing as a condition of employment
Ability to travel 20-30% to facilities

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation  
Annual incentive program  
Pension plan with company-matching options  
Comprehensive and flexible benefits for you and your family  
Vacation and personal days  
Employee Rewards Programs 
Annual Wellness Payment

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

For a full list of TransAlta’s Operations, please see https://transalta.com/about-us/our-operations/facilities/