Wind Technician, Pincher Creek
Ontario 1 day ago
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
"Energizing the Future."
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,
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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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
TransAlta is currently recruiting a Wind Technician for our Pincher Creek Asset in southern Alberta. This position ensures the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Cowley North and Summerview 1 wind assets by applying operating and maintenance standards, procedures, and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Wind Technician is responsible for developing and implementing operations and maintenance strategies. This role is accountable to provide leadership through developing, implementing, and managing the daily and ongoing business plan in alignment with the Supervisors business plan. This role is also accountable to ensure the portfolio adheres to TransAlta's operating model.
This role is a permanent, full:time salaried, safety:sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre:employment testing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
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Ensure optimal performance by scheduling, planning, and implementing maintenance, service, and repair of wind turbine equipment through a team of wind technicians and contractors.
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Support the daily and ongoing business plan in alignment with the Supervisor's business plan by driving operational performance, achieving business results, and fostering continuous improvement.
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Ensure operational compliance with EHS, NERC, OHS, plant availability, and cost standards by reviewing work orders for accuracy and completeness, updating inventory, reporting facility metrics, maintaining accurate records, and monitoring Synergi report entries.
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Drive results in safety, compliance, plant availability, and cost by providing technical support to wind technicians, ensuring all routine and preventative maintenance is performed accurately, on time, and documented.
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Assist the Supervisor in selecting, developing, and managing a high:performance team of employees and contractors to achieve plant outcomes. This includes assigning tasks within a team of Technicians and holding them accountable for delivery.
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Ensure staff are adequately trained, qualified, and competent in their roles and compliant with mandatory training requirements.
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Identify and mitigate risks that could negatively impact business results and identify opportunities that could positively impact outcomes.
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Establish a collaborative work environment with the team, peers, stakeholders, and support groups to resolve issues professionally and productively.
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Provide after:hours support (on call) as needed, working closely with the Wind Control Centre and the Supervisor.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
To be success
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