Transcanada Turbines

Gas Turbine Technician Trainee

LocationAirdrie, AB
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


ABOUT TRANSCANADA TURBINES

TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair, and maintenance service provider for both Siemens Energy and General Electric (GE) aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, serving an expanding international client base. TCT is headquartered in Airdrie and operates an overhaul depot in Airdrie, a testing facility in Calgary, and three field service offices located across the USA and in the UK.

TCT is a private company, wholly owned by TC Energy. This is a mature and sophisticated business held to a gold standard on compliance. A key competitive differentiator is that we provide best-in-class service through a caring culture and dynamic people with diverse backgrounds. We work with our customers to provide the best solutions to meet their needs.

TCT is dedicated to protecting its employees, assets, resources, and the environment by prioritizing health, safety, and environmental considerations in all corporate decisions. Committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, TCT strives to meet or exceed regulatory standards, prevent accidents and injuries, and integrate safety into every aspect of its operations.

Are you looking for a unique career experience? We are currently looking for motivated individuals looking to build a career in the industrial gas turbine industry. TCT is actively recruiting for Gas Turbine Technician – Trainees “GTT Trainee” to join our trainee program in September 2025. This position will be primarily located at our Airdrie depot location with travel to our other locations within the Calgary region. This is a two-year, paid, on-the-job training program, successful completion of the program will allow you to kick-start your career in the Gas Turbine Industry.



POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Technical Mentor or designate(s), the Gas Turbine Technician Trainee is responsible for completing the internal Gas Turbine Technician Trainee program to be successful in the repair and overhaul of General Electric and/or Siemens Energy industrial gas turbines, as well as assisting in certain aspects of operations in our testing facility near the Calgary Airport.



DUTIES

The duties of this position will enable the applicant to successfully engage in the following tasks once they have completed the two-year internal trainee program:

Accomplish the repair and overhaul of General Electric and/or Siemens Energy industrial gas turbines, while ensuring tasks are carried out in accordance with the applicable OEM manuals, TCT specifications and procedures, and standard industry practices.
Hands on disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and/or assembly of the various product types as required to achieve shop production schedules.
Make ongoing work scope recommendations based upon shop floor observations.
Work with production and materials to facilitate the flow of material through the shop.
Perform in field maintenance, repairs, and inspections on installed units.
Help to ensure that customer expectations are met, in terms of delivery, cost, quality and responsiveness'.
Work with the engine team(s) to ensure a focused, constructive, and communicative working environment, delivering high levels of personal and company performance from your team, and from the support services working with your team.
Monitor and maintain tooling and equipment. Ensure equipment is kept in a safe reliable working order. Remove from service any tool or equipment found to be defective.
Make recommendations on tooling and equipment to be provisioned for a gas generator overhaul shop and field service group.
Monitor shop practices to ensure the facility is always operated in a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscience manner, per TCT policies and procedures. Take steps to correct any condition that violates this fundamental principle.
Make recommendations on policy and procedures to improve shop productivity and profit of the company in general, and to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Preparation of engines for the testing in the TransCanada Turbines test cell facility.
Maintenance and repair of all engine test support equipment.
Testing of engines in accordance with the relevant General Electric and/or Siemens Energy test schedule.
Increase knowledge of the HSE Policy and Manual and maintain a positive attitude towards the health and safety of yourself and coworkers.
Take ownership of HSE issues and demonstrate enthusiasm and support for HSE.
Other duties as directed by the Technical Mentor or designate(s).



QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma.
Mechanical aptitude required with a demonstrated desire to learn.
Proactive, self-starter with strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Willingness to learn and problem solve.
Strong level of personal accountability and superior work ethic.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Successful completion of a post-offer medical and drug and alcohol test.



CHARACTERISTICS

In addition to qualifications and experience for this position, equally important are the interpersonal components. Specifically, the successful candidate will have:

A willingness and desire to learn the business of TCT.
Drive and motivation to multi-task and self-manage in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with internal and external clients.
The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other internal personnel.
Acute analytical and critical thinking skills.


Employee/team flexibility is of prime importance to TransCanada Turbines. It is important that all employees are willing and able to assist with any activity, at any time, as necessary to support the needs of a changing and demanding customer base in the gas turbine repair and overhaul business.



WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation package, including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits, employer paid 6% RRSP contributions, annual bonus, and free parking.
Generous paid time off program that includes 4 weeks of paid vacation days and statutory holidays. Vacation is prorated based on start date.
Company provided PPE and uniforms.
Culture that values trust, open communication, safety, integrity, and accountability.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a locally operated business with a global reach.
Enthusiastic team of professionals with a focus on continuous learning, recognition, and a shared customer-centric mindset; and we like to have a few laughs along the way.
Emphasis on employee training and professional development.


Qualified candidates can apply directly on our recruiting portal. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about TCT please visit our website.


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