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 has more than 100 years of experience in hydro generation. We have hydroelectric facilities across Canada in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, and our newest hydro facility is in Skookumchuck, Washington, USA.

To help ensure that our hydro facilities continue to run effectively and efficiently, we are looking for a results-orientated Hydro Engineer, Electrical to join our Hydro Operations team! You will be based out of our Brazeau hydro-generation facility in Drayton Valley, AB. This is a role that requires the employee to be onsite at the Drayton Valley office and travel to surrounding Hydro Facilities as required (TransAlta will provide a vehicle for work-related travel).

Reporting directly to the Manager, Asset Hydro, you will provide support day-to-day operations and maintenance activities, provide input to long term asset management plans, detailed planning, engineering, execution, and closeout of capital projects and overhauls.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide daily technical support to operations and maintenance crews, project by providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and mitigation plans for emerging technical issues

• Identify, investigate, and record technical risks/equipment conditions in the facilities, with mitigation plans

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring technical tasks associated with engineering projects

• Deliver or oversee engineering work in all stages from front-end engineering design through to detailed scope and construction packages.

• Liaise with engineering and operations stakeholders internally (Project Engineers, Technical Services, etc.) and in external peer organizations (AltaLink, Fortis, etc.)

• Integrity of equipment master data for critical plant equipment

• Respond to forced outages and plant emergencies

• Develop Quality Control Plans and Inspections

• Manage technical tasks associated with capital projects MOC’s

• Project Management as assigned

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:

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  B.Sc. in Engineering

• APEGA P.Eng. status (or eligibility)

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a power generation facility or a large integrated process plant that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts

• Possess awareness and understanding of applicable regulations and legislations that apply to the power generation industry in operating regions, including the OHS Act, APEGA and AESO

• Knowledge of equipment risk assessment and condition assessment practices and methodologies

• Operational, maintenance, and technical knowledge of the equipment and systems in your equipment area of responsibility

Nice to Haves

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  Knowledge and experience with SAP

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

Our comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, incentive, and rewards programs form the foundation of TransAlta’s excellent employment proposition.

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 posting.

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.