Maintenance Supervisor, Keephills

TransAlta Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and long-term incentives

Job summary

TransAlta Corporation in Alberta is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at Keephills Thermal Plant to provide front-line leadership for safe, reliable maintenance execution.

You will supervise maintenance employees and contractors, support the work management process, and ensure activities are planned, prioritized, executed, documented, and closed out in alignment with safety, operational priorities, and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Mechanical Trade certification is required.
• 3-5 years leading maintenance execution in similar settings.
• Experience with safety practices, permitting, LOTO, and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance execution with safety, quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Provide leadership and coaching to maintenance staff and contractors in a unionized environment.
• Coordinate activities with Operations, Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, HSE, Supply Chain, and vendors.
• Support the work management process through execution, documentation, closeout, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure work is ready to execute with permits, isolations, LOTO, materials, tools, and contractor support.
• Monitor active field work to support safe execution and risk management.
• Balance safety, reliability, cost, schedule, resource availability, and operational risk in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Contractor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Unionized supervision

People coaching

Education

Journeyperson Mechanical Trade certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Wabuman, AB, CA

Company: TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Full Time On-Site

Maintenance Supervisor, Keephills

WHO WE ARE

Our Power, Your Possibilities

AtTransAlta, we don’t just generate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry,you bring the energy, and we’ll provide the platform.

TransAlta is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to provide front-line leadership for safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance execution at our generating facility.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for supervising maintenance employees and contractors, supporting the work management process, and ensuring maintenance activities are planned, prioritized, executed, documented, and closed out in alignment with safety expectations, operational priorities, and business objectives.

The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for coordinating day-to-day maintenance execution and working collaboratively with Operations, Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, HSE, Supply Chain, vendors, and contractors. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong field leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage changing priorities while balancing safety, reliability, cost, schedule, resource availability, and operational risk.

This is a full-time, safety sensitive position based out of our Keephills Thermal Plant, situated approximately 70 kilometers west of Edmonton, AB and 5 kilometers south of Wabamun Lake.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead daily maintenance execution with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to maintenance employees and contractors in a unionized environment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, HSE, Supply Chain, contractors, and vendors.
• Support the work management process through execution, documentation, closeout, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is execution-ready, including permits, isolations, LOTO requirements, materials, tools, equipment, and contractor support.
• Monitor active field work to support safe execution, quality outcomes, and effective risk management.
• Manage emergent work, schedule changes, resource requirements, and maintenance priorities to meet operational needs.
• Support outage planning and execution, including readiness reviews, resource coordination, inspections, and return-to-service activities.
• Track maintenance and business performance metrics and support ongoing improvements to reliability and maintenance effectiveness.

ABOUT YOU

• Journeyperson Mechanical Trade certification required, such as Millwright or another recognized mechanical trade.
• 3-5 year’s experience leading maintenance execution within a power generation, industrial, manufacturing, mining, or similar operating environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance safety practices, permitting, lockout/tagout (LOTO), contractor management, and field execution.
• Working knowledge of maintenance work management processes, including planning, scheduling, prioritization, work orders, and CMMS systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading trades personnel or field crews while providing clear direction, coaching, and accountability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to balance safety, reliability, cost, schedule, resource availability, and operational risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using SAP or a similar computerized maintenance management system is considered an asset.
• Previous experience supervising unionized employees is considered an asset.

THE PERKS

• Annual and long-term incentives available for select roles

At TransAlta, we’re driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging - creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we’re committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks. ‘Safety sensitive positions will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those progressing will be contacted.