SCADA Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Energizing the Future.

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity.

For over 111 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 .

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Project Delivery & Construction team as a SCADA Engineer. This position can be located in one of our Canadian offices.

This is an integral role position within our organization as it would involve your expertise exists to provide specialized and disciplined first point of contact for controls engineering services and technical oversight to the wind and solar operations.

Using your diverse experience across Gas, Wind, Hydro, Bess, Interconnections, and Substations you'll provide support and guidance to our Project and Construction teams and ensure projects are delivered using best industry practices.

In addition, the role is a key stakeholder in managing accurate, and timely detail to the Company’s renewable energy and T&D construction business, and in providing guidance across a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy construction projects ($100M+).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a SCADA Engineer, your focused on providing system diagnostic and troubleshooting support for safe, reliable operations.

You are also responsible for understanding the equipment / control system condition and risks, developing solutions for resolving issues and supporting the implementation of those solutions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILTIES

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor technical tasks associated with the assigned engineering projects
• When required, coordinate and oversee suitable engineering consultants
• Review assigned capital projects to confirm that a technically sound option has been selected
• Deliver or oversee engineering work in all stages from front-end engineering design through to detailed scope and construction packages.
• Coordinate scope development with Plant Engineering
• Develop Quality Control Plan, commissioning plans and coordinate / complete hold / witness points and review with Owner’s Engineering
• Coordinate technical support during project execution.
• Research, analyze, and determine technically feasible options for emergent technical issues during projects.
• Provide technical support to the execution team
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA / QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact frequently with the Operations and Maintenance Teams to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to aid and technical support
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Manage technical tasks associated with capital projects MOC’s
• Assess technical risks associated with the assigned project and provide mitigation plans.
• Utilize opportunities improving project delivery and provide value engineering solutions.
• Support the project manager during the project lifecycle to the close out phase.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience :

• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science and / or IT background is required.
• Professional engineering status in jurisdiction of practicing
• Eligible for professional registration in Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick
• Minimum 5 year’s relevant experience.
• Ability to travel 20-30% of time to facilities in Canada and US.
• Must be able to work on location for a duration of weeks during key milestones of the Project
• Certifications from MS, Cisco, Security vendors
• Programming knowledge in (but not limited to) C#, Python, VB, JAVA, C / C++, SQL, XML, batch file scripting, Perl and assembly language
• Often have specialized training and certifications in discipline related areas (i.e. Turbine OEM Training, substation operation, vibration analysis, generator protection, power plant performance, SCADA Vendor training and certs etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with industry standard communication protocols.
• Strong experience and knowledge in own discipline with a general knowledge of other disciplines.
• Strong awareness of the technical aspects of the operation under accountability
• Change management theory and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a power generation facility with specific experience desirable.
• Understand and apply the policies, procedures, standards, regulatory and legal requirements that apply to the power generation business in the jurisdictions that we operate
• Field experience is not essential but preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

TransAlta is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where you can be your true and authentic self.

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

Here are some highlights of our total rewards package :

Annual base salary starting at USD $120,000.00. The final agreed-upon base salary is based on the successful candidate(s) qualifications and experience.

Annual incentive program

401(k) plan with 5% fixed employer contributions, up to 3% company matching, and additional employee contribution

Benefits program for you and your family which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off

Please note that our total rewards program is subject to change based on state or federal eligibility and legislation and as per the final terms and conditions of the offer of employment.

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 to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self.

TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.

TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element to effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.