Turbine Plant Operator I

**Why work at Heartland Generation Ltd?**

The Heartland Generation team is always looking for power players who share our values and can contribute to the spirit of a forward thinking, proactive, agile and professional team that puts customers first. As we shape the Heartland Generation story, we embrace our roots and are inspired to create a dynamic, fresh company. We’re building our foundation of operational excellence and defining our unique place within Canada’s energy markets. As a group of passionate team members, we provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers. With integrity, agility and a deep dedication to building trust, we’re here to power and empower the lives of our team, our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, join our team.

**How do you fit in?**

Under the direction of the Turbine Plant Operator II/Lead Turbine Plant Operator employees perform various site management and administrative functions associated with the operation and maintenance of the Gas Turbine Generating Stations in accordance with company procedures, system controller and power pool dispatch instructions.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- 1. Site Management Function_
- Providing and submitting capacity information to the Power Pool of Alberta and to restate, when necessary, in accordance with management instructions.
- Preparing and maintaining monthly operations and site performance reports.
- Purchasing various goods and materials and maintaining records of site inventory of consumables, tools and spare parts and processing all related documentation.
- Overseeing/supervising the work of external contractors and temporary employees on-site.
- Implementation of corporate HSSE policies and procedures, ensuring all required training is kept current
- 2. Operations Function_
- Coordinating daily operations with the Operations Supervisor and the Heartland Real-Time Analyst.
- Operating the gas turbines in response to System Dispatch and in accordance with established guidelines. This includes starting, loading or shutting down units.
- Performing routine operating tasks such as cleaning, checking and/or changing fluid (oil, glycol, filters) levels, lubricates equipment, completing minor repairs and/or replacing defective components.
- Issues and holds work permits for contractors and/or maintenance personnel.
- 3. Maintenance Function_
- Identifying and reporting suspected or actual equipment failures based on observations and readings of plant instrumentation. Analyzing failures and completing minor repairs.
- Supporting the planning and performance of maintenance activities at site
- Providing assistance to maintenance staff and contractors in locating and isolating system problems.
- Documenting and maintaining all maintenance activities.
- 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 you must have**:

- Completion of Grade XII
- 0 - 2 years of related experience with the operation of a gas turbine power plant
- A Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency is preferred, however mechanical experience with aero derivative gas turbines will also be considered.
- Must have a valid Alberta operator’s license (minimum class 5)

**Where you’ll be working**:
This position is located at our Poplar Hill Generating Station in Grand Prairie, AB.

**Ready to join our team?**

Please submit your resume in confidence to our Human Resources.

This position requires the satisfactory completion of background and education verification checks and pre-employment alcohol and drug screening.

We appreciate your interest in working with us, but only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

**This position is administered under the CEWA Job Posting provisions**

Application question(s):

- Do you have 0-2 years of related experience with the operation of a gas turbine power plant?
- Do you have a Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency?

Licence/Certification:

- Alberta operator's license (minimum class 5) (required)