At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor power generation equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join TransAlta, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in energy production while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: First or Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate and five years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Operate power generation equipment at Trans Alta's Kingston Generating Facility, applying DCS monitoring and troubleshooting skills in a full-time role. Safety remains central.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operating Technician supports safe, reliable, efficient facility operation.
The role covers equipment monitoring, maintenance support, outage planning, continuous improvement, regulatory documentation, and plant performance.
Collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and suppliers is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, start up, and shut down generation equipment
- Use DCS tools to optimize plant performance and reliability
- Troubleshoot issues and initiate CMMS work requests
- Support preventive, corrective, and outage maintenance activities
- Administer LOTO, confined space, and hot work practices
Requirements
- First or Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate
- At least five years' power generation operating experience
- Experience with DCS and industrial control systems
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills
- Valid driver's licence and possible on-call availability
Bring operating experience, DCS knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and safety commitment to Trans Alta's Kingston power generation operations.
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