Job Description

Location: Atikokan, ON, CA, P0T 1C0



Req ID: 44741





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Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-Site
Education Level: Completed High School Diploma or equivalent, plus a 2 year college diploma in a related field of study
Location: Atikokan, ON
Number of Position(s):1
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes- 10%
Deadline to Apply: November 17, 2023


Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.


Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.


Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on - and off - the job.


ACCOMMODATIONS


OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.


If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com


JOB OVERVIEW


Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical & Control Technician/Technologist.


Reporting to the Trades Management Supervisor, this position is responsible to maintain and overhaul all electrical/ electronic/control/protection/telecommunication associated with a thermal generating station and facilities.


This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG\xe2\x80\x99s public outreach, engagement, and education efforts as part of the company\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to growing its social license.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, service, maintain and overhaul and assist with the design for all electrical/ electronic/control/protection/telecommunication or testing equipment, associated with generating stations and facilities. Take appropriate preventative or corrective action.
• Prepare electrical, control, instrumentation, protection and telecommunication sketches, drawings, and bills of material. Carry out document maintenance activities.
• Co-ordinate large projects or highly complex maintenance enhancements related to the installation of new electrical systems, or the replacement of existing systems with different technologies.
• Carry out contract coordination and inspections to ensure effective quality assurance.
• Assist in the design of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs as required for the efficient operation of the station. Experience in programming Allen Bradely.
• Experience in networked PLC\'s related to PLC maintenance, configuration, programming, testing, control systems expertise, troubleshooting field devices alarms/ failures.
• Experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Foxboro I/A), specifically integration, screen and tag modifications and verification of end devices interfacing with SCADA.
• Experience with communications related to PLC\'s, SCADA, Protections and Metering to troubleshoot communication failures to networked equipment.
• Setup, install, programming and connecting of servers/ network switches/ modems/ routes/ gateways. Installation, repairs and commissioning of new network cables..
• Commission, programming, and perform field testing on various protection relays used in the power industry (GE, BECKWITH, SEL etc.) Install, commission, inspect and test High Voltage (HV) Equipment including; HV Breakers and HV Transformers.
• Carry out a variety of measurements including testing of electrical, control and protection equipment to recognized standards and procedures.
• Determine generating system reliability and power system production. Develop and maintain supplementary computer programs to facilitate analysis.
• Participate in studies associated with energy production, load and capacity, demand management, etc., and provide regular and on- demand reports. Establish and maintain documentation / program files.
• Perform Level 5 Work Protection activities.
• Provide technical support, advice, coordination and assistance with regard to emerging work, projects and daily routines, including the development of technical/operational solutions to problems.
• Prepare and modify technical procedures and standards and generate reports.
• Accountable for the health, safety & well being of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/ operating solutions to problems.

EDUCATION

• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent, plus a 2 year college diploma in a related field of study. *

• Relevant Field of Education includes Instrumentation Tech/Technologist; Electrical Tech/Technologist\xe2\x80\x99 Electronics Tech/Technologist; Electromechanical Engineering Technology

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Certificate of Qualification (309A/D or 442A) preffered.
• Valid Certificate of Qualification (447A) is considered an asset.
• 5+ years of experience as an electrician in a maintenance setting.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradely using control logix is considered an asset.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Foxboro I/A using control Archestra is considered an asset.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Ovation is considered an asset.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate equipment such as elevated work platform.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures and environments.
• Minimum a G class driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing.
• Exceptional problem solving abilities.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.


What Makes a Career at OPG Different?


As Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s largest clean energy generator, we\xe2\x80\x99re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.
At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don\xe2\x80\x99t change:
Safety \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s our business
Integrity \xe2\x80\x93 always lead with integrity
Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility


Here\'s why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG\xe2\x80\x99s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.


APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., November 17, 2023. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.


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