Operations Manager, Keephills Power Plant
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
TransAlta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Manager
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Management
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Date:
Feb 2, 2026
Location:Edmonton, AB, CA
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Trans Alta Job Type: Full time - Salaried Work Arrangement:
Full Time Office
OPERATIONS MANAGER, KEEPHILLS
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.
For more information about Trans Alta, visit our website at,.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Trans Alta is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team at the Keephills Thermal Plant
. In this role, you’ll report to the Keephills Plant Manager and play a key part in providing operational oversight and management of the Keephills Power Plant. This is a key leadership role within the Keephills team, guiding operational excellence and cross-functional coordination between the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
This is a full-time, safety sensitive position based out of our Keephills Thermal Plant
, situated 70 kilometers west of Edmonton, AB and five kilometers south of Wabamun Lake.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Serve as Chief Power Engineer for the Keephills Power Plant.Operate the facility safely and in compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, regulatory and legal requirements, and union collective agreements (including the Safety Codes Act, NERC, AESO, IBEW).Operate the plant in compliance with environmental operating approvals and regulatory requirements.Coordinate with the Alberta portfolio optimization and compliance teams to oversee unit availability declarations.Develop, recommend, implement, and manage operating procedures, and policies to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.Manage a comprehensive safety and compliance training program for all power plant operators, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and operational best practices.Support, and lead when required, investigations resulting from HSE and compliance near-misses and incidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.Provides support for emergency calls regarding plant equipment breakdowns, emergent operating risks, and unit outages.Maximizes the production and availability of each unit while managing risk through cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.Develop, present, implement, and manage the 1–2 year operations business plan, ensuring delivery of agreed to results. This includes adapting departmental plans and priorities to address operational challenges and constraints.Lead and develop a high-performing team of shift supervisors by assigning strategic deliverables (1–12 months), driving accountability, managing performance, and strengthening succession capability.Build organizational alignment by clearly defining positions, accountabilities, authorities, deliverables, tasks, and ensuring the right people are in the right roles.Mentor personnel across operations, engineering, maintenance, and technical teams to support professional development and enhance cross-functional collaborationLead efforts to drive cultural improvement and strengthen workplace engagement and collaboration.ABOUT YOU
First-Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of CompetencyPossess comprehensive understanding of the occupational hazards inherent in power plant operations and the critical safety measures required to ensure a safe working environment.Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, materials, and operating procedures involved in the operation of a large-scale power plant.Proven capability to analyze and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational issues, driving…
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