Wind Technician, Wolfe Island

**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.

**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**

**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 by driving operational performance, achievement of business results, and continuous improvement
- Support the Lead Technician(s) and Supervisor as part of a high-performance team of employees and contractors to achieve the expected outcomes of the plants
- Identifying and mitigating risks that could negatively impact the agreed outcomes or business results, and identifying and realizing opportunities that could positively impact the agreed outcomes or business results
- 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, and of high quality and documented correctly
- 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
- Required to be adequately trained, qualified, and competent in their roles and compliant with training

**WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU**
- 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
- Thorough understanding of the TransAlta operation model
- Plant risk and related mitigation strategies
- Understanding of contractor requirements, procurement processes, and inventory management
- Well-versed understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about we can _energize your future,_ check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.