TransAlta

Chief Engineer/Plant Manager

LocationOttawa, ON
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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.

About The Role

TransAlta is seeking a 1st Class Power Engineer to join our team as a

Chief Engineer/Plant Manager

, based in

Ottawa, Ontario

. Reporting to the Director, East Gas Operations, this role is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Ottawa Facility in accordance with TSSA regulations. The Chief Engineer/Plant Manager will ensure all work performed complies with governing practices, codes, and regulations. This position 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

Must create a safe work environment ensuring all safety practices and procedures are followed
Ensure the delivery of consistent equipment reliability, energy optimization and asset preservation
Develop, implement, and manage a 3-year business plan and deliver the agreed outcomes
Provide leadership for optimal performance, by selecting, developing and managing direct reports capable of producing the agreed deliverables
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
Commit to continuous improvement of plant financial performance through optimization
Provide strategic direction to direct reports and facilitates the technical development of the entire team
Ensure ongoing development of a positive, empowered, self-motivated work environment
Manage training and development, including ensuring that training needs are identified, appropriate training is implemented, and that the expected results are realized
Ensure employees adhere to established operating and maintenance standards, policies, and procedures
Sponsor and facilitate change through recognizing, initiating, supporting, and accepting responsibility for change management to ensure 'best practices' are utilized to support the business
Anticipate 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
Operate within a complex day-to-day work environment with multiple competing priorities
Influence and develop strategy to address complex internal and external business and regulatory challenges
Be accountable for the development and administration of the Collective Agreement
Be accountable for the management of the plant cycle chemistry program
Consistent and high-quality performance is expected at this level


What We Need From You

Ontario First Class Stationary Engineer's certificate or equivalent Interprovincial Certificate
5+ years’ experience in management of an industrial facility, including 3 years in a leadership role is preferred
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 the 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
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

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. 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

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