Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Project Technician

Status: TERM (contract up to 2026)

Education Level: Minimum High School Diploma plus 2-year technician/technology college diploma in mechanical engineering.

Location(s): Pickering, ON, CA, L1W 4A7

Shifts(s): Days: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm Friday 7:00am-1:00pm

Travel: Up to 10% - Durham Region

Deadline to Apply: February 10, 2023

OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact-all while safely keeping the lights on.

Now we\'ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.

OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.

BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the First Line Manager, the Project Technician - Mechanical will be working within the Field Engineering department, which performs duties supporting safe operation of our nuclear facilities while focusing on quality control inspections, work planning assessments, liaising with project stakeholders, supporting contract partners and oversight of field activities.

The role of Project Technician - Mechanical is responsible for checks and tests, drawings and code interpretation, report writing, quality inspections and quantity measurements to ensure assigned systems/facilities are installed and functioning in accordance with design specifications, satisfying the requirements of the applicable Codes and Quality Assurance (QA) program.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation\'s continued growth and success in being Ontario\'s low-cost electricity generator of choice.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations.
• Support station with work planning, assessing, inspections and site walk downs.
• Maintain Quality Assurance program and all aspects of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Surveillance (QS) programs ensuring all QA procedures are satisfied. Assigned duties will encompass office and field elements.
• Review and become familiar with applicable drawings, specifications, procedures and codes involving assigned systems. Assist in the resolution of constructability, installation/modification issues.
• Provide advice to and liaise with project stakeholders, and external suppliers with on such items as material specifications, material deficiencies, and substitutions facilitating successful project implementation.
• Schedule adherence meeting established milestones are critical to safe operation of the station.
• While overseeing contractor activities at the workplace. Verify contractor progress and report deviations from approved Inspection & Test Plans schedules to appropriate supervisor for resolution.
• Accountable for the health, safety and well-being of self and others.
• Accountable for maintaining minimum training requirements while being mentored with experienced staff, potential for radiological work as an ARW (Atomic Radiation Worker).

EDUCATION

• Minimum High School Diploma plus 2-year technician/technology college diploma in mechanical engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical technician;
• Comfortable working at heights, confined spaces and wearing radiation protective equipment executing assigned duties.
• Ability to read & understand construction drawings;
• Advanced skills and working knowledge in MS-Office (Particularly Excel and Access); strong knowledge in data management is a bonus. Visio and Asset Suite 7 experience is an asset;
• Work as part of a team in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with tight deadlines and expected high level of detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare effective documentation and establish collaborative internal and external relationships;
• Mechanical - Experience with piping systems pressure boundary codes/governance, and welding, NDE techniques and HVAC experience is an asset;
• Days based organization, but flexibility required to work shifts and weekends as necessary.
• The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
• Be eligible to work in Canada

WHY OPG?

As Ontario\'s largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province\'s wellbeing.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don\'t change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.

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\'s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at by 11:59 PM E.S.T., February 10, 2023. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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