About this role
<p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">SITE SUPERVISOR, SODERGLEN WIND OPERATIONS</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">WHO WE ARE </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">Our Power, Your Possibilities </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">At <strong>TransAlta</strong>, we don’t just generate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, <strong>you bring the energy and we’ll provide the platform.</strong> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at,</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span><a href="http://www.transalta.com"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#005272">www.transalta.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">ABOUT THE ROLE</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">TransAlta is currently seeking an experienced <strong>Site Supervisor</strong> to join our team at <strong>Soderglen</strong>. </span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">In this role, you will ensure the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Soderglen wind asset by application of operating/maintenance standards, procedures, and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Manager, Western Canadian Wind & Solar Operations you will develop and implement operations and maintenance strategies and ensure the portfolio adheres to TransAlta’s operating model. In addition, this role is accountable to provide leadership through developing, implementing, and managing the business plan.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">This is a <strong>full-time, safety-sensitive</strong> position based at our Soderglen wind farm, located 20 kilometres southwest of <strong>Fort Macleod</strong> in southern<strong> Alberta</strong>.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">A DAY IN THE LIFE</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ensure optimal performance through daily work scheduling, planning, and implementation of maintenance, service, and managing repair of wind turbine equipment as part of a team capable of producing agreed deliverables</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support the operation and maintenance plan in alignment with the Director’s business plan, by driving towards optimal operational performance, achieving business results, and embracing continuous improvement</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Accountable for operational compliance to EHS, NERC, OHS, etc., plant availability, and cost standards through adherence to TransAlta operating procedures, policies, and applicable regulations</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strive for results in the areas of safety, compliance, plant availability, and cost by ensuring all routine and preventative maintenance is performed accurately, on time, is of high quality, and clearly documented</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Adequate training, qualifications, and competency are maintained through development for self and team and ensure compliance with training</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">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</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">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</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Uphold TransAlta values, thereby maintaining and enhancing reputation and stakeholder relations</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">ABOUT YOU</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:</span></p> <ul> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Appropriate trade certification in a related discipline, with years of progressive experience</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preference for journeyman electrician certification or equivalent vocational training in technical fields</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preference for wind turbine experience of 5 years or more, or related experience</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Valid Class 5 Driver's License</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within one's own discipline, along with knowledge of others</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Understanding of the operational aspects of the plant, including technical, compliance, and financial aspects</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong collaboration skills</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proven leadership experience, including the ability to engage, develop, and take personal ownership of team members</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision while consistently taking initiative</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Background or ethos focused on continuous improvement</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong mindset around safety and compliance</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Progressive advancement within the wind industry is an asset, indicating a history of career growth</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Progressive leadership roles with a solid background in the power generation industry or industrial settings</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">NICE TO HAVES</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">The following qualifications and/or experience are desirable, but not essential: </span></p> <ul> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Thorough understanding of the TransAlta operation model, plant risk and related mitigation strategies </span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Good understanding of contractor requirements, procurement processes, and inventory management </span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Familiarity with GE Technology, particularly in energy and power generation sectors</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">OTHER REQUIREMENTS</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">Successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">THE PERKS</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Competitive salary</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Annual incentive program</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Pension plan with company-matching options</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Flexible benefits for you and your family</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Vacation and personal days</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs</span></li> <li style="color:#333333;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Annual Wellness Payment</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#2e2f30">Explore our careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing </span><a href="http://www.transalta.com/careers"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#005272">www.transalta.com/careers</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#2e2f30">.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">OUR CULTURE</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">At TransAlta, we’re driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging - creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we’re committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">Ready to Power Up With Us? </span></strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.</span></em></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000f56">WHAT TO EXPECT</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks. ‘Safety sensitive positions’ will be required to complete pre-employment testing. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#333333">Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those progressing will be contacted.</span></em></p>