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Taylor - Lead Technician, Balance of Plant at TransAlta

Taylor, a wind turbine technician, takes safety and maintenance seriously to ensure reliable wind power.

His enthusiasm for his job contributes to the company’s success.

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my name is Taylor kimley and I’m with

trans Alta out of Pincher Creek Alberta

and I’m the lead technician of the high

voltage Department

so day to day is dealing with any issues

that come up to safely Supply power to

these wind turbines so they can generate

and provide Power for the community

it’s probably split 50 50 between being

in the office and data collection and

documentation and then actually being in

the field

to be a switchman in a substation you’re

most likely to start off as an

electrician and then you can work

yourself off

every day has those instances where you

feel excited about doing your job

thank you

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