Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
TransAltaMaintenance Planner/Scheduler
WHO WE ARE
Our Power, Your Possibilities
At TransAlta, 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 susta
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inable 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 - we’ll provide the platform.
ABOUT THE ROLE
TransAlta is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join the Maintenance team at Keephills Generating Station.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Maintenance, this position is responsible for improving maintenance productivity through the effective planning, coordination, and scheduling of maintenance activities and resources. The Planner/Scheduler plays a key role in the execution of the maintenance work management process, supporting preventative, predictive, routine, and outage maintenance activities while helping to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.
This is a full-time, safety sensitive position based at Keephills Generating Station, located approximately 70 kilometres west of Edmonton, Alberta. The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete pre-employment testing.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
• Developing detailed maintenance work packages, including labour estimates, material requirements, service requisitions, drawings, work history, safety documentation, and task lists.
• Planning and scheduling routine and outage maintenance activities to support operational reliability and asset performance.
• Supporting the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of bills of material, task lists, equipment plans, and maintenance master data.
• Collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Procurement, and Materials Management teams to ensure work is effectively scoped, planned, and executed.
• Supporting notification and work order quality standards across site stakeholders.
• Assisting with inventory optimization activities, including material master updates and stocked versus non-stocked material recommendations.
• Supporting engineering-led projects, maintenance programs, and management of change activities through effective planning and scheduling practices.
• Identifying critical work and escalating potential operational or commercial risks as appropriate.
• Providing guidance and support on planning processes, master data management, and work management best practices.
ABOUT YOU
• Journeyperson Millwright certification or Power Engineering certification with demonstrated maintenance planning and scheduling experience, or completion of a recognized planning and scheduling certificate program; or
• An Engineering Technology Diploma or Engineering degree.
• A minimum of seven years of maintenance experience in a power generation, industrial, manufacturing, or similar operating environment.
• Experience using SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) modules and maintenance work management processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
THE PERKS
• Competitive salary
• Annual and long-term incentives available for select roles
• Company-matching pension plan
• Flexible health benefits for you and your family
• Generous vacation and personal days
• Learning and development programs
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Annual wellness allowance
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