Electrical & P&C Engineer Specialist

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Education Level: University Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario

Location: Renfrew, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes - 30%

Deadline to Apply: September 6, 2023

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN RENFREW, ON. 

Please ensure you're aware of the location within the Ottawa, ON and Renfrew, ON area before applying to this position.  All applicants must be willing to be based at our Renfrew location to support Southeast Operations and to be considered for this position.

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Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of  Electrical Protections and Controls Engineer Specialist, at our Renfrew location in Ontario.   

Reporting to the Station Engineering - Southeast Operations, this position is responsible to provide electrical engineering technical support for the continuous safe and efficient operation of OPG’s Southeast Operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will directly contribute to the safe and reliable operations of OPG’s hydro electric generation fleet in south eastern Ontario.

 

Key Accountabilities   

• Conduct engineering studies, assessments and investigations of general, unusual problems or developments of an electrical nature relative to hydroelectric facilities.
• Design, develop, test, and modify tools or other devices to improve methods, procedures, and productivity.
• Manage to successful completion assigned multiple, short, and long-term projects from concept to in-service, which are related to rehabilitation, replacement or upgrade of electrical and P&C equipment and systems.
• Identify and conduct the engineering and financial evaluation of alternatives and prepare recommendations on repair, replace, upgrade or modification procedures.
• Conduct the preparation of inspection and maintenance procedures and standards.
• Conduct the preparation of technical specifications for new and replacement equipment.
• Review tenders submitted for maintenance, rehabilitation or upgrading work and submit recommendations.
• Design electrical and Protections and Controls (P&C) equipment and systems to meet client performance expectations and comply with safety and engineering standards. Provide authorized engineering approvals in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Maintain a focus on continuous improvement of the business, including a knowledge of technological developments, practices and related experience which add value to the business.
• Periodically act as supervisor of staff designated to assist on specific projects, or supervise, on a limited basis, staff assigned for continuous work programs.
• Conduct site investigations as necessary. Analyze previous engineering data relative to engineering design and recommend action.
• Develop and issue procedures, directives, standards, and bulletins relating to electrical maintenance work. Pursue and follow-up implementation and adherence.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to OPG plant staff and others (both internal and external) involved in projects, assessments, and maintenance.
• Conduct the preparation of written requests for Capital Construction and OM&A work, including business case summaries complete with economic, technical, and environmental evaluations
• Deal with suppliers, manufacturers, labour representatives and government agencies on technical, commercial, and regulatory issues.
• Maintain a continuous surveillance of developments in the hydroelectric industry to ensure that relevant technologies, procedures, and methods are considered in personal, and colleagues work activities.
• Conduct field inspections to observe, investigate, evaluate, and report on plant conditions. Respond to emergency or short notice situations and provide timely advice/solutions.
• Plan, co-ordinate and conduct capital and OM&A work projects related to the effective and efficient long-term viability of hydroelectric facilities.
• Investigate new technologies, equipment, and methods for use in the maintenance and capital work program.
• Support field projects in the provision of specialized advice, guidance and procedures as requested involving testing, inspection, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation and return to service of electrical and P&C equipment.

EDUCATION

• University Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario

 

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel via road, airplane, float plane, helicopter etc. 30% of time;
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Requires knowledge and experience with electrical power systems and P&C engineering design, modification or replacement of power distribution systems, major electrical equipment, hydroelectric plant protection, control and automation including preparation of specifications and providing study and release estimates.
• Results and detail oriented individual;
• Working experience with software associated with electrical engineering including but not limited to EasyPower and PSS/E;
• An engineering background in design/operation of major electrical facilities with particular emphasis to the variety of electrical equipment/systems associated with hydroelectric facilities;
• Valid Class G Ontario driving license (or equivalent) in good standing.
• High integrity, upholding the company’s values and behaviors including Health & Safety, and protection of the environment.
• Knowledge and experience with the operation of the Ontario Electricity Markets including the regulatory requirements of the Transmission Operator and the System Operator.
• Knowledge and experience with hydroelectric plant electrical drawings including elementary wiring and connection wiring diagrams. 
• Knowledge and experience with the procurement of engineering services and materials including the creation of design-build, design-bid-build and material specifications.
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Power System Operations including generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

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’s largest clean energy generator, we’re 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’t change:

Safety – it’s our business

Integrity – always lead with integrity

Excellence – never satisfied with good enough

Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes

Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Our Promise To You

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

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., September 6, 2023.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.