Operations and Maintenance Technician : Electrical WHO WE ARE Our Power, Your Possibilities TransAlta Corporation is one of Canada's largest publicly traded power generators, owning and operating a diverse fleet across Canada, the United States and Australia. With over a century of experience, we focus on fostering a strong sense of purpose, delivering impactful results and embracing continuous learning. In a rapidly changing industry, we unite as a high:performing team of experts and leverage diverse perspectives to find innovative power solutions. For more information about TransAlta, visit our website transalta/careers. ABOUT THE ROLE TransAlta operates and maintains 6 Power Stations in Western Australia. With a nearly 30:year history in the Western Australia, we provide safe, clean and reliable power to large mining and industrial customers and have invested significantly in stable, long:term contracts. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Operations andMaintenance Technician (OMT) to join our team in the Goldfields Region of Western AustraliaReporting to the Supervisor, North Goldfields and with day:to:day functional interaction and communication with the Regional Control Centre Operators. The Northern System Operations and Maintenance Technicians will have an overall focus on the safe and efficient Operations and Maintenance of TransAlta's operating assets in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The base location for this position is at TransAlta's Leinster operating facilities, is primarily day shift with occasional night shift duties and is an 8/6 Fly in Fly out position from Perth. Occasional travel to all operating sites is also a requirement of this position. A DAY IN THE LIFE stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Support and contribute to a safe working team environment of open communication and collaboration :Carry out maintenance and planning activities in line with the Work Management Process :Troubleshoot problems with plant equipment for the purpose of supply restoration and minimise downtime :Daily collaboration with Regional Control System Operators on plant performance and daily required maintenance schedule :Undertake projects to optimise plant performance ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must:have qualifications and experience: stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Trade Qualifiedelectrical discipline or higher and hold a Western Australian electrical licence. :A Valid C classAustralianDrivers licence (manual transmission). :Excellent organisational and communication skills. :Ability to work safely both independently and in a team environment. :Intermediate computer skills (email, word, spread sheet, and databases) are required. :Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, at heights and within confined spaces. :Working knowledge of and the ability to interpret mechanical, electrical and P and ID drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams. :Working knowledge of power generation, transmission and distribution. NICE TO HAVES The following qualifications and/or experience are desirable, but not essential: stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Experience in Aeroderivative or Heavy:Duty Gas Turbines will be highly regarded. :Experience in Control Systems and PLC. :Experience in reciprocating Engine driven generation. :MR (truck) class preferred. THE PERKS stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Competitive salary :Annual bonus scheme :Private Health Insurance :Family friendly roster :Work/life balance initiatives, including quarterly wellbeing days THE ESSENTIALS Successful candidates will be required to provide a valid Police Clearance (within the last six months) and undertake a