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, www.transalta.com.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Must have or be actively working towards an Ontario First Class Stationary Engineer’s certificate or equivalent Interprovincial Certificate
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in supervision of an industrial facility
• Understanding of plant operations and maintenance functions in an industrial and/or electrical generating facility
• Ability to create and manage plant operating and maintenance budgets
• Capable of operating in a unionized environment and able to interpret union contracts as they apply to specific situations
• Understanding of commercial contracts, including customer contracts and all supply and delivery contracts with stakeholders
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative influential approach
• Self-motivated and action-oriented
• Meet tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities
• Work effectively in teams and influence others as well as full collaborations within the TransAlta Gas Fleet and across the company

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This is a safety sensitive position, the successful completion of pre-employment testing will be a condition of employment.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role. This may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Annual incentive program
• Pension plan with company-matching options
• Flexible benefits for you and your family
• Vacation and personal days
• Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Wellness Payment
  ** Please note that our total rewards program is subject to change based on provincial or federal eligibility and legislation, and as per the final terms and conditions of the offer of employment.
  To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet on our Careers site.
  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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is seeking a 1st Class Power Engineer to join our team as an Assistant Chief Engineer, based in Sarnia, Ontario. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is a full-time, salaried, safety-sensitive position primarily accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the Sarnia Facility in accordance with TSSA regulations, ensuring all work performed complies with governing practices, codes, and regulations. The Assistant Chief Engineer will provide organizational leadership through developing, implementing, and managing business plans in alignment with the Plant objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Accountable for the safety of our team! Must create a safe work environment ensuring all safety practices and procedures are followed
• Responsible for uninterrupted service to our customers
• Ensures the delivery of consistent equipment reliability, energy optimization, and asset preservation
• Assess and manage risks through the understanding of applicable legislation and regulations, ensuring all safety and environmental-related issues are appropriately addressed, recorded, and reported using appropriate procedures
• Committed to continuous improvement of plant financial performance through optimization
• Provides strategic direction to direct reports and facilitates the technical development of the operating team
• Ensures ongoing development of a positive, empowered, self-motivated work environment
• Manages training and development, including ensuring that training needs are identified, appropriate training is implemented, and the expected results are realized
• Ensures employees adhere to established operating and maintenance standards, policies, and procedures through regular audits of logs, reports, and checklists
• Sponsors and facilitates change through recognizing, initiating, supporting, and accepting responsibility for change management to ensure ‘best practices are utilized to support the business
• Anticipates and proactively identifies and solves the most unique and complex problems, often employing ground-breaking methods and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and business environment
• Operates within a complex day-to-day work environment with multiple competing priorities
• Influences and develops a strategy to address complex internal and external business and regulatory challenges
• Development and administration of the Collective Agreement between TransAlta and UNIFOR
• Management of the plant cycle chemistry program. Consistent and high-quality performance is expected at this level