For over 100 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
TransAlta has undergone an exciting transformation in its workforce and fleet of generation, recently transitioning our generating units from coal firing to natural gas. The Alberta Thermal Engineering and Asset Management team is in the heart of this transformation and continued safe & reliable operation
Why you should join us:
Co-op positions at TransAlta are more than just a work term. They provide you with significant and meaningful work experiences to enhance your career path. You will work with some of the most talented people in the energy industry, and your work assignments and mentoring will offer you outstanding academic and career growth. In this position, you will develop your professional skills, establish relationships and explore engineering functions in electricity generation facilities.
When you join us, you will be:
- Participating in the investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of issues at the generating facilities
- Supporting development of project designs, with opportunities to manage projects
- Providing support in the development and enhancement of strategies for existing generation equipment.
- Reviewing and analyzing daily performance and reliability data and prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, graphical representation and presentations, as required.
- Applying established calculation and design methods and at times develop new design techniques.
- Receiving theoretical and practical training in your field of study.
- Providing support to engineers, designers and technicians in performing calculations, data collection, root cause analysis and design.
- Working with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to resolve problems
Work Term Details:
TransAlta is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student to join our Alberta Thermal team for an 8-month or 1-year position starting September 2023. This role within Alberta Thermal is located at the Keephills and Sundance generation facilities, situated 50 kilometers west of Edmonton and 5 kilometers south of Wabuman Lake. The facilities currently encompass 3 operating generating units.
The Alberta Thermal Engineering & Asset Management team is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of mechanical, electrical and process controls engineers and specialists. This role provides the opportunity for co-op students to commence and enhance their technical and professional careers by gaining valuable plant experience, with a wide of range of functions. You will be given the opportunity to take part in projects both in and outside of their discipline, as cross-functionality is a valued trait when dealing with plant maintenance & operations.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a formal co-op program in Mechanical/Process/Chemical/Materials Engineering at an accredited post-secondary institution and working towards a bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Strong academic performance. Please attached your transcripts to your application.
- Prior work experience obtained through internship, coop or summer jobs is an asset.
- Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
- Strong programming skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to write technical documents.
- Possesses a results-oriented approach to work.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple work tasks.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and take initiative and ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups.
TransAlta Corporation
110 Twelfth Ave SW
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.transalta.com
