Mechanical Engineer, Wind & Solar Operations - Pincher Creek, AB

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.

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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.

About The Role

Reporting to the Manager of Wind Engineering, the Mechanical Engineer, Wind & Solar Operations provides technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Capital Projects staff to achieve safe, reliable, and profitable operation of our assets. Duties are focused on identifying and mitigating technical risks in the equipment, and to give a long-term, equipment centered viewpoint for maintenance and capital decisions being considered by operations.

The Wind Operations Mechanical Engineer is responsible for understanding the equipment condition and risks, developing solutions for equipment issues and supporting the implementation of those solutions through maintenance or the capital process. This position can be based out of one of the following Wind sites: Melancthon, Ontario or Pincher Creek, Alberta, but will be supporting TransAlta's North American Wind Fleet. The selected candidate will be required travel to Wind facilities in Canada and the US.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

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