Operate power generation equipment with TransAlta as an Operating Technician in Kingston, Ontario, using DCS monitoring and troubleshooting skills. This full-time, salaried role supports reliable plant performance.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operating Technician works at TransAlta’s Kingston Generating Facility. The role covers equipment operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance support, regulatory documentation, and safety-sensitive plant activities. Collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and suppliers supports operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate, monitor, start, and shut down generation equipment

Use DCS and monitoring tools to optimize plant reliability

Troubleshoot issues and initiate CMMS work requests

Support preventive,



corrective maintenance, and continuous improvement

Maintain operational records, reports, and regulatory documentation

Requirements

First or Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate

Minimum five years operating power generation or industrial facilities

Experience with DCS and industrial control systems

Robust troubleshooting, decision-making, and emergency-response skills

Valid driver’s licence; on-call support may be required

Apply power generation operations, DCS monitoring, troubleshooting, and safety practices at TransAlta’s Kingston Generating Facility.

📌 Power Generation Operating Technician (Winnipeg)
🏢 TRANSALTA
📍 Winnipeg