Operations Summer Student

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Operations Technician on shift and carry out various plant operations duties as assigned, with safety always being the number one priority. The successful candidate will be expected to work a rotating shift including nights and weekends. As part of an Operations and Maintenance team the incumbent is expected to contribute to the overall success of the plant by performing operations, preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. This position calls for a self-motivated, hands-on team player with strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills with a willingness to learn.

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the incumbent will work within the NAES Operations Technician team environment at one of the following NAES operated facilities:

• Shepard Energy Centre
• Calgary Energy Centre
• Cavalier Energy Centre

Responsibilities

• Overall safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power generating facility under the direction of the Operations Technician on shift
• Adhere to worker protection procedures (Safe Work, Hot Work, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space) and Operations procedures
• Clearly and effectively communicate with operations, maintenance, and management staff
• Achieve targets through innovation and continuous improvement
• Complete necessary safety training, orientation and qualifications which includes performing:

• operational rounds on systems and equipment, informing shift engineer of abnormalities and entering work orders
• water testing and analysis
• unloading chemicals safely utilizing procedures and forms
• maintaining a safe, clean and hazard free working environment

• There may be opportunity to assist various trades - electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and operations, as the needs arise
• Willingness to work extra hours if required.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and 18 years of age
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the NAES Canada Alcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignment testing
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license
• Please note, all plant locations are outside city limits and require personal vehicle transportation to and from the plants and possibly between sites based on business need.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Must be able to work independently when required
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with small machinery would be an asset
• 4th Class Pwr Eng Cert-CA required prior to start date.
• Proof of ABSA certification must be submitted prior to starting.

Successful completion of a medical and background check is required.

Application deadline: January 31, 2025

Experience

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with small machinery would be an asset

Education

• Technical/other training or better in Power Plant Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Skills

• Computer Skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Organizational Skills
• Power Plant Fundamentals
• Verbal and Written Communications

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group