Operating Engineer (shift Engineer, 2nd Class)

Transalta; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TransAlta is hiring an Operating Engineer (Shift Engineer, 2nd Class) to support the safe and efficient operation of our North Bay Generating Facility in Ontario.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role monitors and troubleshoots plant systems, supports maintenance activities, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal plant performance. This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position with a rotational shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with plant operation and monitoring.
• Ability to follow safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all plant systems per standards.
• Collaborate with shift partners on procedures and policies.
• Support maintenance activities and safe isolation of equipment.
• Contribute to training, procedural development, and projects.
• Maintain health and safety training updates.
• Perform routine water tests and understand water treatment.

Skills

Operations monitoring

Shift work

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Job description

Operating Engineer (Shift Engineer, 2nd Class)

WHO WE ARE

Our Power, Your Possibilities

At TransAlta, 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.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, transalta .

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is hiring an Operating Engineer (Shift Engineer, 2nd Class) to support the safe and efficient operation of our North Bay Generating Facility in Ontario.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting plant systems, supporting maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal plant performance. The position operates on a rotational shift schedule.

This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position. Pre-employment testing will be required as a condition of employment.

This is a PWU position covered by the terms of the collective agreement.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Operations and monitoring of all plant systems consistent with requirements of the Technical Standards & Safety Authority and the Safety Act
• Working closely with shift partners to ensure high standards of communication and plant operating procedures and policies are maintained
• Working with other staff to ensure the health, safety, and environmental systems are maintained and managed including safe work plans, and the safe isolation of equipment and systems to perform maintenance work
• Taking an active role in plant training and development, procedural development and review, system development, management, and other project-related activities
• Maintain mandatory health and safety training updates in a timely manner
• Performing plant routine water tests on a regular basis and understanding water chemistry and water and waste management operations