Permit Coordinator

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Date:
Jul 7, 2026

Location:

Wabuman, AB, CA

Company:
Trans Alta

Job Type: Full time - Hourly

Work Arrangement:
Full Time On-Site

PERMIT COORDINATOR
WHO WE ARE
Our Power, Your Possibilities
At  Trans Alta , we don’t just generate electricity—we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry,  you bring the energy, and we’ll provide the platform.

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

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

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…