Steam Plant Operator Iv

**Who We Are**:
Heartland Generation is one of Alberta’s largest power generators, supplying more than 2,660 MW (gross) of power for the benefit of industrial, commercial and residential consumers.

Our balanced portfolio of contracted and merchant facilities provides reliable and efficient baseload power, as well as dispatchable generation with the ability to meet peak electricity demand. At Heartland Generation, we are focused on building a better bridge to a clean energy future through our innovative decarbonization strategy. As the first large-scale power generator in Alberta to transition completely off coal and one of the largest cogeneration operators in the province, we are now driving toward further industry decarbonization and our goal of net zero by 2050.

We are actively pursuing new technologies, including the integration of carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen production and hydrogen-fueled power generation and renewable opportunities. By utilizing our existing assets, we will further reduce emissions, generate clean, reliable electricity and continue our investment in the communities where we live and work.

Heartland Generation is owned by ECP, a leading investor across the energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and sustainability, efficiency and reliability assets.

**The Heartland Way**

As we focus on building a better bridge to a clean energy future, we are equally focused on how we get there.

The Heartland Way guides how we operate our business, treat each other, our customers and our communities through integrity, inclusion and respect, teamwork, collaboration, trust, accountability, honesty and transparency. Our people, from across the business, exemplify our principles at work and in our communities.

**How do you fit in?**

The Heartland Generation team is always looking for people that share our values and will contribute to the spirit of a forward thinking, proactive, agile, and professional team.

Employees ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the station’s generating units and auxiliary equipment. This includes monitoring and maintaining operations within equipment design parameters and in accordance with station operating standards including during start-ups, shut-downs, and upset conditions. In addition, employees will administer Safe Work Processes, support the development of junior/new operators and shift team members, and participate in the development and ongoing improvements to safety and training systems and materials.

**What you’ll be doing**:
Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor or Operations Coordinator, employees oversee all aspects of plant operations, performs shift related administrative duties, and is the designated Issuing Authority of the Safe Work Process. Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

- Developing and implementing safe work practices/plans and administering the Safe Work Process system. Work is prioritized and required activities are communicated to the shift operators
- Assisting other Operators in evaluating upset/emergency situations and hazards and determining how to safely proceed given the situation and ensuring that the emergency response capabilities are maintained in accordance with station and/or Host Site standards and that the emergency responsibilities are carried out
- Ensuring that the plant is operated within the station’s environmental license limits and taking appropriate actions on potential environmental problems by reporting and taking corrective actions in accordance with station policy and documenting environmental issues in the appropriate logs
- Maintaining standard operating procedures and ensuring that the units, auxiliary equipment, boilers, and water treatment plant are operated within operating parameters and in a safe, compliant, and reliable manner
- Primary communication with the Real Time Desk and/or AESO for changes to unit status
- Performing Operator in Charge duties for the site electrical distribution, substation, and transmission facilities
- Providing coaching, on-the-job training, and direction to junior/new operating staff
- Assisting with maintaining/updating current training modules, reviewing, identifying new training requirements, and developing the training modules and accompanying competency verifications
- Coordinating Shift Team coverage and maintenance call-ins when required, daily reporting to various stakeholders, and reviewing and updating assigned policies and procedures
- Reviewing and updating assigned policies and procedures, and supporting project needs with technical report writing as required
- Supporting JV site or station ER events and drills, and outage work plans
- Providing coverage in other Operating job classes where qualified to meet business needs
- Performing minor maintenance duties as ass