AddressWHO WE ARE
“Powering Economies and Communities”
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 100 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.
Our Commitment to Equality, 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. Click here for our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge.
ABOUT THE ROLE
TransAlta operates and maintains Power Stations in Western Australia. With a 20-year history in the State, we provide a reliable power supply to large industrial customers and have invested significantly in stable, long-term contracts.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, South Hedland Power Station (SHPS) the Site Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance tasks are performed safely and within budget and that the use of facilities and equipment is appropriate to safe work methods and statutory requirements ensuring the contribution of the team to TransAlta safety programs and initiatives.
Working daily with a team of Maintenance Technicians, the Site Supervisor is responsible for daily allocation of tasks, rostering, reporting, daily interaction with the Regional Control Centre and general supervision of the team. This role will work closely with the Engineering and Environment Health Safety & Training (EHS&T) team.
Ideally the role will be a local, residential position based in South Hedland for 2 years with the option to go FIFO in late 2025. Alternatively FIFO from commencement is considered on an 8/6 roster.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Supervise and manage Power Station staff to meet the goals and objectives set out by the Company.
- Ensure Compliance with all company policies, procedures, and commercial commitments.
- Oversee the planning implementation of maintenance, outage and project activities.
- Oversite an input into Computerised Maintenance Management systems (CMMS) such as SAP.
- Ensure the Power Station is operated in a safe manner and ensure that a safe work environment is provided and maintained to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
- Effectively managing plant availability.
- Ensuring staff are adequately trained, qualified and competent in their roles and compliant with mandatory training.
- Building of teams and cross-business collaboration with peers, as well as ability to manage, develop and motivate a team of multiskilled Operator Maintainers.
- Manage all subcontractors while onsite.
- Upholding TransAlta values, thereby maintaining and enhancing reputation and stakeholder relations.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE
- 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role in a Power Generation, Mining plants or other Large Industrial sites.
- A technical background in Mechanical, Electrical or Control systems. A tertiary qualification in one of these disciplines would be an advantage.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures.
- Strong analytical skills to make sound professional judgments and recommendations.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience developing plant and HSE risk assessments.
- Exposure to Financial budgets.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for Boiler Operator and Turbine Operation.
- Western Australian Electrical License.
- Certificate competency “Gas Fitter Supervised”.
- Exposure to Operations and Maintenance of Gas Turbines and associated Balance of Plant (BOP).
TransAlta offers a competitive remuneration package including private health insurance and eligibility for an annual bonus.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a valid Police Clearance (within the last six months) and undertake an onboarding medical.
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.
