ABOUT THE ROLE
TransAlta is currently recruiting for a Wind Technician, Big Level Wind Operations, located in Westfield PA.
The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Big Level wind asset; through the application of operating/maintenance standards, procedures, and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
This position exists to develop and implement operations and maintenance strategies up to a three-month time span. In addition, this role is accountable to provide leadership through developing, implementing, and managing the daily to three-month business plan in alignment with the Supervisor's business plan. This role is accountable to ensure the portfolio adheres to TransAlta's operating model.
This role is based out of our Big Level site and is a full-time salaried, safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment testing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Ensure optimal performance through daily work scheduling, planning, and implementation of maintenance, service, and repair of GE 3.6 wind turbines as part of a team of wind technicians and contractors capable of producing the agreed deliverables
- Supporting the daily to three-month operations and maintenance plan in alignment with the Supervisor's business plan through driving operational performance, achievement of business results, and continuous improvement
- Accountable for operational compliance to EHS, NERC, OHS, etc., plant availability, and cost standards through adherence to TransAlta operating procedures, policies, and applicable regulations
- Drive for results in the areas of safety, compliance, plant availability, and cost by ensuring all routine and preventative maintenance is performed accurately, on time, of high quality, and documented correctly
- Support the Supervisor as part of a high-performance team of employees and contractors to achieve the expected outcomes of the plants
- Adequately trained, qualified, and competent in their roles and compliant with training
- Ability to identify and mitigate risk that could negatively impact the agreed outcomes or business results, and identify and realize opportunities that could positively impact the agreed outcomes or business results
- Contribute to a collaborative work environment within the team, peers, stakeholders, and support groups to ensure issues may be resolved in a professional and productive manner
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Familiarity with wind turbines, particularly GE platforms.
- Appropriate certification or education in a related discipline, and/or possess tangible and proven experience and skills
- Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline and knowledge of others
- Understanding of the operational aspects of the plant - technical, compliance, and financial
- Thorough understanding of the TransAlta operation model
- Plant risk and related mitigation strategies
- Good understanding of contractor requirements, procurement processes, and inventory management.
- Thorough understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions and irregular hours, as required
- As this is a safety-sensitive position, successful completion of required pre-employment testing is a condition of employment
TransAlta Corporation
110 Twelfth Ave SW
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.transalta.com
