Turbine Plant Operator I – (Permanent) - One (1) Position

Who We Are:

Heartland Generation is one of Alberta’s largest power generators, supplying more than 2,660 MW (gross) of power for the benefit of industrial, commercial and residential consumers.

Our balanced portfolio of contracted and merchant facilities provides reliable and efficient baseload power, as well as dispatchable generation with the ability to meet peak electricity demand. At Heartland Generation, we are focused on building a better bridge to a clean energy future through our innovative decarbonization strategy. As the first large-scale power generator in Alberta to transition completely off coal and one of the largest cogeneration operators in the province, we are now driving toward further industry decarbonization and our goal of net zero by 2050.

We are actively pursuing new technologies, including the integration of carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen production and hydrogen-fueled power generation and renewable opportunities. By utilizing our existing assets, we will further reduce emissions, generate clean, reliable electricity and continue our investment in the communities where we live and work.

Heartland Generation is owned by ECP, a leading investor across the energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and sustainability, efficiency and reliability assets.

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The Heartland Way

As we focus on building a better bridge to a clean energy future, we are equally focused on how we get there. The Heartland Way guides how we operate our business, treat each other, our customers and our communities through integrity, inclusion and respect, teamwork, collaboration, trust, accountability, honesty and transparency. Our people, from across the business, exemplify our principles at work and in our communities.

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How do you fit in?  

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, employees perform various site management and administrative functions associated with the operation and maintenance of the Gas Turbine Generating Stations in accordance with company procedures, system controller and power pool dispatch instructions.

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What you’ll be doing:  

Under the close supervision of the lead operator, employees assist with performing basic site management, operations and maintenance functions. Typical duties may include but are not limited to assisting with:

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Site Management Function

• Providing and submitting capacity information to the Power Pool of Alberta and to restate, when necessary, in accordance with management instructions.
• Preparing and maintaining monthly operations and site performance reports.
• Purchasing various goods and materials and maintaining records of site inventory of consumables, tools and spare parts and processing all related documentation.
• Overseeing/supervising the work of external contractors and temporary employees on-site.
• Implementation of corporate HSSE policies and procedures, ensuring all required training is kept current

Operations Function

• Coordinating daily operations with the Operations Supervisor and the Heartland Real-Time Analyst.
• Operating the gas turbines in response to System Dispatch and in accordance with established guidelines. This includes starting, loading, or shutting down units.
• Performing routine operating tasks such as cleaning, checking and/or changing fluid (oil, glycol, filters) levels, lubricates equipment, completing minor repairs and/or replacing defective components.
• Issues and holds work permits for contractors and/or maintenance personnel.

Maintenance Function

• Identifying and reporting suspected or actual equipment failures based on observations and readings of plant instrumentation. Analyzing failures and completing minor repairs.
• Supporting the planning and performance of maintenance activities at site
• Providing assistance to maintenance staff and contractors in locating and isolating system problems.
• Documenting and maintaining all maintenance activities.

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All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with established health, safety and environmental principles, corporate policies, practices and procedures and applicable government legislation.

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What you must have:

• Completion of Grade XII
• 0 – 2 years of related experience with the operation of a gas turbine power plant
• A Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency is preferred, however mechanical experience with aero derivative gas turbines will also be considered.
• Must have a valid Alberta operators license (minimum class 5)

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Where you’ll be working:

This position will be based out of our Rainbow Lake Generating Station in the Rainbow Lake area of Alberta.

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The Heartland Generation Experience:

Heartland Generation provides an attractive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits and the ability to make a meaningful impact on a company shaping the energy future.

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The Heartland Generation Experience embodies:

• Meaningful work and career development
• Work life balance
• Accessible leadership
• Entrepreneurial Work Culture
• Compelling Purpose
• Competitive Market Based Total Rewards

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Heartland Generation follows a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) practice whereby all our people experience fair treatment, equal opportunities and a sense of belonging when it comes to being part of the Heartland Generation team.

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Ready to join our team?

Please submit your resume in confidence to our Human Resources team.

We appreciate your interest in working with us, but only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

This position requires the satisfactory completion of background and education verification checks and pre-employment alcohol and drug screening.  

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This position is administered under the CEWA Job Posting provisions.