OMT Shift Engineer, 2nd Class
Transalta
Monitor and maintain power plant systems, ensure safety, and perform troubleshooting.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Power Generation
Energy Trading
Renewable Energy
Operations & Maintenance
Energy Storage
Engineering Services
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Industrial
Utilities
Water
Wind
Solar
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
plant operations
incident reporting
safety management
emissions monitoring
water testing
preventive maintenance
- Operations and monitoring of all plant systems consistent with requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Act
- The successful person will be expected to participate in the incident management system and near-miss program, reporting incidents in the ILP database
- Works with other staff to ensure that health, safety, and environmental systems are maintained and managed; this includes safe work plans, as well as the safe isolation of equipment and systems to perform maintenance work.
- Maintains the units within all applicable guidelines and regulations, including emissions, efficiency, heat rate, capacity, and safety
- Takes an active role in first aid emergency response situations regarding fire, health and safety, and environmental incidents
- Performs routine water tests on a regular basis and understands water chemistry, water, and waste management operations
- Takes an active role in plant training and development, procedure and systems development and management, as well as other project-related activities
- Maintains a complete set of logs that includes all information on normal operating parameters and detailed information on upset conditions
- Works closely with shift partners to ensure high standards of communication and plant operating procedures so that policies are maintained
- Performs routine preventative maintenance checks on various plant systems and equipment. Performs minor maintenance work on shift when required
- Troubleshoots all plant systems to ensure optimal operations and task corrective action when required. Submits job requests on systems that require maintenance work.
What you bring
sap
operating engineer
millwright
i&e ticket
power generation
troubleshooting
- Ability to learn and train others
- Tolerance for high-stress situations
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the plant systems and developments. Updates training material as changes to the plant systems are made
- A Millwright or I&E ticket is a preferred
- Ability to work safely and comfortably both independently and in a team setting
- Experience in dealing with a dispatchable plant and dealing with the IESO
- Competently starts up and shuts down in both normal and upset conditions
- Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills
- Experience working on gas or steam turbines an asset
- Problem-analysis and problem-solving expertise
- Proficient computer skills, experience with SAP an asset
- Minimum requirement 2nd Class Operating Engineers certificate
- Five years experience as an Operator in a power generation facility or large integrated process plant
- Good troubleshooting skills
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Annual wellness allowance
- Company-matching pension plan
- Learning and development programs
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Flexible health benefits for you and your family
- Competitive salary
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Security clearance- may require criminal record, education, employment verification, or credit checks.
- safety-sensitive positions must complete pre‑employment testing.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1909
Year Established
The company has a long-standing presence in the power generation industry, contributing significantly to energy development over the decades.
- TransAlta’s energy portfolio spans coal, natural gas, wind, hydro, and solar, ensuring a diverse energy mix.
- The company operates across Canada, the United States, and Australia, contributing to the North American energy grid.
- Notable projects include large-scale wind farms and gas plants, significantly contributing to renewable energy production.
- TransAlta has been at the forefront of transforming traditional energy generation towards more sustainable sources.
- With decades of experience, the company’s expertise covers plant operations, energy trading, and asset management.
- It has invested heavily in renewables, positioning itself as a significant player in the global transition to green energy.
- TransAlta’s financial strategy focuses on long-term sustainability, targeting innovation in energy technology and infrastructure.
- In addition to traditional power, the company continues to explore new avenues in clean energy generation and storage.
- Their innovation in energy storage solutions supports grid stability, particularly in renewable-heavy regions.
- Ensure the health and safety of our people, partners and stakeholders.
- Develop and embrace innovative solutions to challenges.
- Reduce the impact of resource use in everything we do.
- Support our people, our partners, our communities and our environment.
- Focus on honesty, transparency and doing what’s right.
- “Energizing Excellence Through Results, Learning and Purpose.”
- Culture founded on bottom‑up innovation, leadership, collaboration, community support and personal growth.
75% Emissions Reduction
CO₂ Emissions Target
Aiming to reduce annual CO₂e emissions by 75% over 2015 levels by 2026.
22.7 Mt CO₂e Reduction
Emissions Achieved
Reduced annual CO₂e emissions by ~22.7 million metric tons since 2015, representing a 70% decrease on track for future targets.
3600 MW Renewables Growth
Renewable Energy Expansion
Increased nameplate renewable energy capacity from ~900 MW in 2000 to ~3600 MW by 2024.
60+ Renewable Facilities
Global Operations
Operates more than 60 renewable and energy storage facilities across Canada, the United States, and Australia.
- 100 % mix of renewables and natural gas by 2025; 70 % of EBITDA from renewables by 2028.
- Use of TCFD climate‑related disclosures and CDP (‘A‑‘ score) to guide reporting.
- Net‑zero target for scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045.
50% by 2030
Women on Board
Aim to achieve 50% representation of women on the Board by 2030.
40% representation
Women Employees
Target to have 40% women among employees by 2030.
- Second year of a five-year DE&I strategy focused on building a sense of belonging.
- Hiring includes women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ employees.
- Embed psychological safety, authenticity, and allyship across the organization.
- Women in Trades Scholarship program and inclusive hiring practices.
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