Job Description

Status: Temporary (24 months)

Working Conditions: On-Site

Education Level: Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Location: Niagara, ON

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: April 13, 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.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a professional to join our team in the role of Plant Engineer - Electrical at our Sir Adam Beck Hydro Generating Station based out of Niagara Falls, ON.

Reporting to the Electrical Production Technical Supervisor, the Plant Engineer - Electrical will provide technical advice and guidance on a variety of technical matters within designated area of responsibility for hydro station maintenance, operations, performance, design and commissioning.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation\'s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Providing technical support and leadership to maintenance crews, and management.
• Manage electrical engineering assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designs, and evaluations for hydro turbine generators, and auxiliary systems associated with hydroelectric generation.
• Preparation of drawings, technical specifications and construction estimates.
• End to end management of request for proposals (RFP) process.
• Provide technical support in regards to hydroelectric station maintenance operations, performance, design and commissioning.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government agencies as required.
• Respond to emergencies, conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and recommend actions.
• Develop plans, standards and technical procedures for inspection, maintenance and asset life management programs.
• Pre-start health and safety reviews, investigation of safety or technical incidents.

EDUCATION

• 4 year University Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Unrestricted Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) certification in good standing in the Province of Ontario is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as an Electrical Engineer; demonstrate technical knowledge of hydro-electric generation; consideration will be given to more junior candidates as well.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• High Voltage equipment

= 115kV (transformers, breakers, switches) * Medium voltage equipment

600V,
115kV (switchgear, disconnects, grounding, arc flash, etc\xe2\x80\xa6) * Exciters

• Electrical Protections
• Experience conducting assessments, testing, studies, inspections, investigations, design, evaluations, construction monitoring & maintenance of electrical works associated with generating stations;
• Experience participating in and leads root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills for the purposes of gathering and relaying information, resolving issues of concern;
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment that is dedicated to engineering excellence and best practices;
• High integrity, upholding company values including H&S, and protection of the environment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the OH&S Act and Regulations, especially for Industrial Establishments (Ont Reg 851) & Construction (Ont Reg 213) and various codes and standards associated with electrical engineering and application of their requirements.
• Results and detail oriented individual;

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

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., April 13, 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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