Operations Technician, Melancthon (Shelburne, ON, CA)

TransAlta
Canada
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 77,500 - 95,600 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: certificationSkills: ["Risk mitigation","Independent work","Collaboration","Multitasking"]

Support safe, reliable operations and maintenance of the Melancthon Wind Farm by assisting wind and balance-of-plant preventive/corrective work. Supervise contractors, manage inventory and spare parts deliveries, and provide wind technician backfill coverage to maintain operational continuity. Help execute daily O&M plans, uphold health, safety, and environmental compliance, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic issues, and support vehicle maintenance and occasional snow-removal equipment operation.

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TransAlta
TransAlta
7 hours ago

Operations Technician, Melancthon (Shelburne, ON, CA)

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Job Summary

Support safe, reliable operations and maintenance of the Melancthon Wind Farm by assisting wind and balance-of-plant preventive/corrective work. Supervise contractors, manage inventory and spare parts deliveries, and provide wind technician backfill coverage to maintain operational continuity. Help execute daily O&M plans, uphold health, safety, and environmental compliance, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic issues, and support vehicle maintenance and occasional snow-removal equipment operation.
Location: Canada
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist maintenance technicians and supervisor with planned site objectives and daily operations and maintenance plans.
  • •Support preventive and corrective maintenance by assisting with wind turbines and balance-of-plant work; refurbish parts.
  • •Supervise contractors and manage inventory, stock levels, and spare parts deliveries; travel to site as needed to bring parts.
  • •Backfill wind technicians during vacation periods to maintain operational coverage and support site activities.
  • •Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and applicable operating procedures, and troubleshoot electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic issues.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 77,500 - 95,600 annually
Perks:Pension PlanFlexible BenefitsPaid LeaveAnnual IncentiveWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Appropriate certification or training in a relevant discipline, or concrete, verifiable experience and skills.
  • •Valid Class G driver’s licence.
  • •Technical understanding of the operational aspects of a wind farm.
  • •Thorough knowledge of concepts and principles in own discipline and knowledge of other disciplines.
  • •Troubleshooting ability for electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic problems as required.
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Risk mitigationIndependent workCollaborationMultitasking
Licenses:Class G driver's licence
Tech Stack:ExcelWordOutlookIPadIPhone

Company Brief

TransAlta
Owns and operates a diversified fleet of power generation assets, including wind, hydro, gas, and thermal facilities. Supplies electricity and energy solutions to utilities, businesses, and communities across North America and Australia.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1909
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