Permit Coordinator

ABOUT

THE ROLE  Trans Alta is seeking a dedicated and motivated  Permit Coordinator  to join our Thermal Operations team at the  Keephills Thermal Plant .
As a Permit Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day coordination between Operations and Maintenance teams, using the established Control of Work Management Processes in place at Alberta Thermal. This role follows a continuous day shift schedule, typically aligned with the mechanical maintenance schedule.
While routine operations and maintenance coordination is the primary focus, you will also support forced outage and turnaround activities as needed. Some shift work may be required.
This is a  full-time, safety sensitive  position based at our  Keephills Thermal Plant , located 70 kilometers west of Edmonton, Alberta. Successful completion of pre-employment testing is a condition of employment.
This is a union position, covered under the terms of the Collective Agreement with the IBEW, Local 254.
A DAY IN THE LIFE  Work Permit Management   Issue, review, and approve work permits (e.g., hot work, confined space, electrical, mechanical)
Verify required hazard assessments and controls are in place prior to work start
Ensure permit receivers understand scope, conditions, and boundaries of work
Act as a trainer and evaluator for permit issuing and receiving
Prepare and issue Hot Work Certificates as required
Isolation & LOTO Coordination   Coordinate and verify equipment isolations
Ensure proper application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Maintain accurate tracking of locks, tags, isolation boundaries, and LOTO database/logs
Verify lockout/tagout applications and support critical task isolation requirements
Support audits and verification of isolation integrity
Field Oversight & Safety Compliance   Conduct field tours and site inspections to ensure work is executed safely and within permit conditions
Intervene when unsafe conditions or deviations are observed
Ensure compliance with corporate safety standards, regulatory requirements, and collective agreement obligations
Support incident investigations related to permits, isolations, or work execution
Complete monthly LOTO audits and support site training updates
Coordination, Work Management & Planning   Act as the central point of coordination between Operations, Maintenance, Planners, and Contractors
Work closely with the on-shift operating crew to manage daily and ongoing activities
Support daily and weekly planning, including outage and turnaround coordination
Use SAP to manage work in progress, backlog, and prioritization
Identify permit conflicts, constraints, and resource requirements to ensure safe and efficient execution
Documentation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement   Maintain accurate permit logs, LOTO tracking, and documentation
Ensure traceability of isolations, tags, and approvals
Complete required monthly reporting and support audits
Support development and improvement of electronic permit and LOTO processes
Act as a site subject matter expert and mentor
Emergency Response Support   Assist operating crews in responding to EHS and production-related emergencies thereby maintaining and enhancing reputation and stakeholder relations
ABOUT YOU   Power Engineering certification (2nd Class preferred; 3rd Class may be considered based on site needs)
Experience in thermal generating or industrial operations environments
Strong knowledge of work permit systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and hazard identification practices
Demonstrated understanding of plant operations, equipment, and related work processes
Ability to obtain full permit issuer authorization
Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety, including the ability to identify and challenge unsafe work practices

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