Operations Maintenance Technician

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Transalta Full time

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, transalta. 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. ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity exists for an Operations and Maintenance Technician – Electrical (OMT- E) to support the Seebe Group of Hydro Assets within TransAlta. This is an IBEW Union position in the Hydro operations. The OMT-E position is a multi-skilled role that performs electrical maintenance tasks as well as operating the Hydro facilities. The role includes scheduled 24-hr standby shifts on a rotational basis. This role reports to the Plant Manager,Bow Valley Operations. The role is based at Seebe (about 80km west of the City of Calgary) with travel to the generating stations on the Bow and Kananaskis Rivers. This position exists to lead and coordinate activities within a 0–3 month time span and is accountable to ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation and maintenance of the Seebe Hydro plants. Relocation to within 100km of Seebe is required. This role is a full-time safety sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment testing. This is a union position and covered under the terms of the Collective Agreement with the IBEW, Local 254. WHAT YOU WILL DO -Perform routine checks, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, protective relaying/systems, metering and communication systems.

  • Perform high voltage switching on 13.
8 – 240KV equipment.

  • Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of work.
  • Enter notifications and give feedback and updates on preventative maintenance plans
  • Interface with Engineering, and other Internal Stakeholders
  • Assist in work scope definition and planning for work to be performed on major maintenance events
  • Maintaining competence and training to perform all work safely
  • Manually operate Hydro plants when required (start, stop and control of units)
  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly routine inspections.
  • Perform isolation and restoration procedures, as governed by the Hazardous Energy Control Procedure to accommodate safe equipment maintenance.
  • Create and issue Safe to Work Permits
  • Provide 24 hr on call coverage within a continuous rotating shift schedule.
On-call responsibilities include initial plant stabilization, basic trouble shooting and repair.

  • Lead work and crews and / or contractors for routine and capital work.
  • Responsible to maintain equipment and tooling ensuring fit for use and / or service.
  • Responsible to work collaboratively with team, peers, stakeholders and support groups to ensure issues are resolved in a professional and productive manner.
  • Accountable to uphold TransAlta values, thereby maintaining and enhancing reputation and stakeholder relations Authority
  • Financial spending authority in accordance with Financial Policy WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Required Knowledge, Certifications & Accreditations
  • Alberta or Inter-Provincial Journeyman Electrical Ticket.
Power system electrician certification or Technical Diploma may be considered.

  • High voltage switching experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience.
  • Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical knowledge of power generating assets.
  • Must be able to work safely and effectively on your own and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
  • Basic computer skills, excel, word, etc.
  • Willing to learn, and work within all TransAlta Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Required Technical Skills Demonstrated capability to:

  • Identify and implement maintenance and operation productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Capture and apply lessons learned.
Required SocialSkills -Demonstrates ownership and commitment to delivering business outcomes and benefits. Holds self-responsible for problems and delivery of results.

  • Demonstrated ability to stay calm under pressure obtains timely input before making decisions.
  • Demonstrates a positive and proactive attitude towards change.
  • Committed to strive for continuous improvement and demonstrated ability learnings.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers and engage cross functional support to achieve business results and drive business improvement.
  • Coach and mentor team members.
Required Application The employee must be willing and able to do the following:

  • Fully apply oneself to all requirements of the position.
  • Maintain compliance with mandatory training requirements.
  • Work shifts on a periodic basis.
  • Be self motivated; maintain and develop your skills.
  • Value the work, be passionate to succeed, be committed to deliver business results, and work with deliberate intent and urgency.
  • Demonstrate self motivation and work with minimal supervision while consistently taking initiative.
  • Strive for continuous improvement
  • Strive to establish, maintain and strengthen relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Commit to upholding and operating within all applicable standards, rules and regulations.
  • Be on call, when required.
  • Provide coverage and support to other hydro plants.
  • Be willing and able to travel for Hydro business purposes.
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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