Operating Technician

TransAlta Corporation; Kingston; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentives

Long-term incentives

Company-matching pension plan

Flexible health benefits

Job summary

TransAlta Corporation in Kingston, Ontario seeks an Operating Technician to join the Kingston Generating Facility. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain power generation equipment to support plant performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This full-time, salaried role requires a First or Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate and at least five years of operating experience in power generation or large industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• First or Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate required.
• Minimum five years operating experience in power generation or large industrial facilities.
• Experience operating and monitoring power generation equipment and industrial systems.
• Experience using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of power generation equipment, plant operations, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance and operational excellence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; maintain records/logbooks.
• Valid driver's licence; on-call may be required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor, start up, and shut down power generation equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Utilize DCS and monitoring tools to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and initiate work requests via CMMS.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers for operations and maintenance.
• Maintain safe work practices, including LOTO, confined space entry, and hot work.
• Keep operational records, reports, and regulatory documentation up to date.
• Contribute to outage planning and equipment improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operating experience

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication and teamwork

Valid driver's license

Education

First or Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Industrial control systems

Job description

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Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: Kingston, ON, CA

Company: TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Full Time On-Site

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.

TransAlta is seeking an Operating Technician to join the Operations team at our Kingston Generating Facility.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. The Operating Technician operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains power generation equipment and associated systems to support plant performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with Operations and Maintenance teams, this position contributes to preventive and corrective maintenance activities, outage planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and the achievement of operational and safety objectives.

This is a full-time, salaried rolebased out of our Kingston Generating station in Kingston, Ontario. This is a safety sensitive position which will require successful completion of pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Safely operate, monitor, start up, and shut down power generation equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Utilize Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and other monitoring tools to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and initiate work requests through the CMMS when required.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to support plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Administer and support safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hot work processes.
• Maintain required operational records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Contribute to outage planning, equipment improvement initiatives, and achievement of plant performance targets.

ABOUT YOU

• A First or Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate.
• A minimum of five (5) years of operating experience in power generation or related large industrial facilities.
• Experience operating and monitoring power generation equipment and industrial systems.
• Experience using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial control systems.
• A strong understanding of power generation equipment, plant operations, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in both routine and emergency situations.
• A strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to maintain operational records and logbooks.
• A valid driver's licence.
• May be required to provide on-call support.

THE PERKS

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$110,000 - CAD $150,000 at the time of this posting. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The top end of the range is reserved for individuals with exceptional, directly relevant expertise and a demonstrated history of strong performance within TransAlta. This range reflects base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits.

• Annual and long-term incentives available for select roles
• Company-matching pension plan
• Flexible health benefits for you and your family

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.

Ready to Power Up With Us?

Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

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.