Wind Technician, Pincher Creek

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.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TransAlta is currently recruiting a Wind Technician for our Pincher Creek Asset in southern Alberta. This position ensures the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Cowley North and Summerview 1 wind assets by applying operating and maintenance standards, procedures, and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Wind Technician is responsible for developing and implementing operations and maintenance strategies. This role is accountable to provide leadership through developing, implementing, and managing the daily and ongoing business plan in alignment with the Supervisors business plan. This role is also accountable to ensure the portfolio adheres to TransAlta’s operating model.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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

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. 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.