Reliability Compliance Student

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.

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 of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a student to join us for a 4 – 8 month temporary position starting in May 2025 to gain hands-on experience in Reliability Compliance with TransAlta Corporation at our head office in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Manager, Reliability Compliance, the Student works collaboratively with a broad range of internal stakeholders to execute continuous improvement activities related to TransAlta’s reliability compliance program. TransAlta is required to comply with NERC reliability standards for its fleet of wind, solar, hydroelectric, and thermal generation facilities across North America. More specifically, TransAlta is required to comply with standards which address the following topicsThis is a full-time, temporary, 4–8-month position with an ideal start date of early May 2025. This role is based out of our head office in downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule:

•    Cyber Security
•    Facility Ratings
•    Protection Systems
•    Real-time System Operation
•    Power System Studies and Modelling
•    Vegetation Management
 

This is a full-time, temporary position of 4-8 months, with an ideal start date of early May 2025. This role is based out of our head office in downtown Calgary, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Review and maintain compliance-specific procedures. 

• Review and maintain external stakeholder contact lists.

• Design, conduct, and evaluate training and awareness activities for reliability compliance.

• Manage TransAlta’s database of technical functional specifications, waivers, and variance.

• Support implementation of work management notifications to ensure that periodic activities are completed on time.

• Support compliance monitoring processes including evidence gathering, assessment, and packaging.

• Support implementation of automation for evidence assessment or reporting.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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

• Currently enrolled in a university or college degree program related to business management, communications, economics, engineering, or law. 
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, communication and professional writing skills, and attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• High level of attention to detail

Nice to Haves 

The following qualifications and/or experience are desirable, but not essential: 

• Knowledge/experience with electric utility operations and regulations 
• Experience with programming, data modeling, and data visualization, including experience with Power BI, SQL, or Python

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.