Operations Coordinator Job Details | TransAlta

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Scotford Cogeneration team as an Operations Coordinator.

Reporting to the Station Manager, the Operations Coordinator supports the continuous, efficient and safe day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Scotford Cogeneration station. This position will make decisions on maintenance and operating regimes, including developing and updating standard Operating procedures and safe work practices as well as support of change management. This is a line position requiring well-developed technical, people-management skills and productive working relationships with the Joint Venture (JV).

This position is located at the Scotford Cogeneration Plant, just East of Fort Saskatchewan. The Scotford Cogeneration Plant is a 195-megawatt natural gas-fired cogeneration plant that meets the thermal and power needs of the Shell Scotford Upgrader Complex.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure that safety is imparted as the top priority in all aspects of the work and in the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities and that all staff (including contractors) understand and fulfill their health, safety, and environmental responsibilities.
• Support and if required lead investigations for all HSE and compliance near-misses and incidents to determine root cause and preventative measure to prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and ensure processes are in place to address AESO/NERC rules and ARS compliance.
• Ensure facility maintenance and operations are prioritized, scheduled, and carried out in accordance with the station and JV day to day and Major Maintenance requirements.
• Through the Production Specialist, oversee the day to day functions of the Cogen plant to meet production and cost targets safely.
• Coordinate maintenance and engineering support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Support the Performance and Condition Monitoring activities and cycle chemistry on behalf of the Cogen and put in place measures to optimize where appropriate.
• Support the outage event planning and execution in conjunction with TransAlta staff and Shell Turnaround, Major Maintenance, Running Maintenance, or Special Projects Group as appropriate.
• Participate in the development of the annual station business plan and manage budgeted expenditures Developing maintenance plan and life cycle planning with the Station Manager.
• Support personnel including operations, engineering, maintenance and technical groups. Ensure issues and work arising is addressed and maintain a productive and cooperative relationship with the JV Production Specialist and the Upgrader Production Manager.
• Support the recruitment, Orientation and Onboarding of TransAlta staff.
• Provide input into Performance Management of TransAlta staff.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Possess a First Class Steam Engineers Certificate, OR;
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and registration, or eligible for registration, with The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) as a Professional Engineer.
• 10 years’ heavy industry experience including progressively responsible roles in planning and organizing of work force activities or projects. Preference is for experience in cogeneration/power generation facility working with gas, turbines, HRSG’s, or large steam generation equipment.
• Proven track record in industrial plant operation and project management would be an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of this experience in a senior operating or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in mentoring and developing staff strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer focus and service.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program.

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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.

Our commitment is to attract and retain the best talent. Some positions may require the successful completion of one or more background checks such as criminal, medical, or compliance. If these verifications are needed, they will be indicated on the job posting.

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.