Facility Operator, Small Hydro - Bone Creek

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About The Role

We are currently looking to hire a results-oriented Facility Operator to join our Hydro Renewables team. Reporting directly to the Manager, Asset Hydro, you will effectively and efficiently operate, maintain, and coordinate day-to-day activities, as well as provide input to long-term asset management. The role is accountable to ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation and maintenance of our Small Hydro plant at Bone Creek, British Columbia.

This position is based at our Bone Creek facility, located near the town of Blue River, approximately 90 km south of Valemount, BC. The successful candidate must reside within a 45-minute drive of the facility, as this is an onsite role requiring regular presence at the Bone Creek location.

This role is a permanent, full-time salaried, safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate. What You Will Do

What We Need From You

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

Other Requirements

THE PERKS

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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. 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.

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