Supervisor, Melancthon Operations

**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.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This role is based at the Melancthon facility near Shelburne, Ontario.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Ensure optimal performance through daily work scheduling, planning, and implementation of maintenance, service, and managing repair of wind turbine equipment as part of a team capable of producing agreed deliverables
- Support the operation and maintenance plan in alignment with the Director’s business plan, by driving towards optimal operational performance, achieving business results, and embracing continuous improvement
- Accountable for operational compliance to EHS, NERC, OHS, etc., plant availability, and cost standards through adherence to TransAlta operating procedures, policies, and applicable regulations
- Strive for results in the areas of safety, compliance, plant availability, and cost by ensuring all routine and preventative maintenance is performed accurately, on time, is of high quality, and clearly documented
- Adequate training, qualifications and competency is maintained through development for self and team and ensure compliance with training
- Ability to identify and mitigate risk that could negatively impact the agreed outcomes or business results, and identify and realize opportunities that could positively impact the agreed outcomes or business results
- 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
- Uphold TransAlta values, thereby maintaining and enhancing reputation and stakeholder relations

**WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU**

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:

- 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 how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
- Values the work, is passionate to succeed, is committed to deliver business results, and works with deliberate intent and urgency
- Self-motivated and works with mínimal supervision while consistently taking initiative
- Must be available as required unless accountability has been delegated and communicated to the Director

**Nice to Haves**

The following qualifications and/or experience are desirable, but not essential:

- Thorough understanding of the TransAlta operation model, plant risk and related mitigation strategies
- Good understanding of contractor requirements, procurement processes, and inventory management

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- 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.

Here are some highlights of our total rewards package:

- Annual base salary starting at CAD $110,000
- Eligible for the annual incentive program
- Eligible for a defined-contribution pension program with options for additional contributions with company match
- Eligible for 4 weeks’ vacation and 12 personal days
- Flexible benefits program for you and your family
- 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.