Temporary Relief Operating Engineer, 2nd Class

TransAlta; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TransAlta is seeking a Temporary Relief Operating Engineer for the Windsor Cogeneration Plant for a 3-4 month period starting in June. The role involves operating plant systems, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with team members in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates holding Electrical or Millwright trade certification.
• Collaborative team player for efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate all plant systems per safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot plant systems.
• Maintain logs and participate in emergency response.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Education

Electrical trade certification

Millwright trade certification

Job description

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.

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta’s Windsor Cogeneration Plant is seeking to hire a Temporary Relief Operating Engineer, 2nd Class for 3-4 months starting in June. Reporting to the Windsor Plant Manager, this position will be responsible for providing absence relief for various operator positions on a 12-hour shift schedule.

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

This in a UniforLocal444 position covered by the terms of the collective agreement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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
• Troubleshooting all plant systems to ensure optimal operations and taking corrective action as required
• Submitting work requests on those systems that require maintenance work
• Maintaining the units within all applicable guidelines and regulations, including emissions, efficiency, heat rate, capacity, and safety
• Maintaining a complete set of logs that includes all information on normal operating parameters, and detailed information on upset conditions
• Competently and efficiently starts up and shuts down in both normal and upset conditions
• Performing routine preventative maintenance checks on various plant systems and equipment and performing minor maintenance work on shift when required
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of the plant systems and developments, and updating training material as changes to the plant systems are made
• Take an active role in first aid emergency response situations regarding fire, health and safety, and environmental incidents
• The successful person will be expected to participate in the incident management system and near-miss program, while reporting incidents in the Synergy database
• Complete assignments as directed by Shift-Engineer, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor / Chief Engineer, and Plant Manager

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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

• Preference will be given to candidates who hold an Electrical or Millwright trade certification
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with others to ensure effective and efficient operations of the facility

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

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 of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.