Operations Supervisor/Chief Engineer

at  TransAlta Corporation

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

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

• Must have an Ontario First Class Stationary Engineer’s certificate or equivalent Interprovincial certificate
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in the management of an industrial facility, including 2 to 4 years as a supervisor
• 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
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative influential approach
• Self-motivated and action-oriented
• Ability to meet tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively in teams and influence others as well as full collaborations within the TransAlta Gas Fleet and across the company

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program.
To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.
Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application.
Our commitment is to attract and retain the best talent. Some positions may require the successful completion of one or more background checks such as criminal, medical, or compliance. If these verifications are needed, they will be indicated on the job posting.
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

Our Windsor Cogeneration Plant is hiring for an Operations Supervisor/Chief Engineer. Reporting to the Windsor Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, operation and maintenance of the plant while maintaining compliance with all applicable acts, codes, regulations and policies, and procedures. The Operations Supervisor/Chief Engineer will play a critical role in resolving day-to-day technical issues and identifying plant optimization opportunities while focusing on continual improvement of heat rate.
This is a full-time salaried, safety-sensitive position. Pre-employment testing will be required as a condition of employment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal obligations of the Stellantis facility
• Accountable for the EH&S performance of the plant to achieve and exceed Corporate and Regional Targets and Objectives
• 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
• Accountable for plant production budgeting, scheduling, and optimization with a commitment to continuous improvement of plant heat-rate
• Ongoing development and maintenance of a positive, empowered, self-motivated work environment
• Development and administration of the Collective Agreement (CA) between TransAlta and UNIFOR
• Management, integration, and continuous improvement of the Work Management System in managing plant material inventories
• Initiates the development and implementation of relevant reporting tools to track business performance (i.e.: key performance indicators).
• Accountable for the development and management of the plant cycle chemistry program
• Manage training and development within the functional team, including ensuring that training needs are identified, appropriate training is implemented, and the expected results are realized
• Work closely with the Operations and External Project teams to schedule equipment outages optimally to ensure uninterrupted service to the customer
• Accountable for the delivery and continuous improvement for plant’s financial performance (in conjunction with the Windsor management team)
• Ensuring employees adhere to established operating and maintenance standards, policies and procedures through regular audits of logs, reports and checklists
• Sponsor and facilitate change through recognizing, initiating, supporting and accepting responsibility for change management to ensure best practices are utilized to support the business

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

• Must have an Ontario First Class Stationary Engineer’s certificate or equivalent Interprovincial certificate
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in the management of an industrial facility, including 2 to 4 years as a supervisor
• 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
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative influential approach
• Self-motivated and action-oriented
• Ability to meet tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively in teams and influence others as well as full collaborations within the TransAlta Gas Fleet and across the compan