Nuclear Operator In Training - Term

Status: TERM Contract

Education Level: Minimum Grade 12 diploma from a Secondary School that includes Grade 12 University preparation courses in math and physics and/or chemistry with a 70% in each.

Shifts(s): Requires rotating shift work including days and nights on weekdays, weekends and holidays

Travel: Yes- 10%

Deadline to Apply: May 23, 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

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Nuclear Operator In Training.

This position is a training program to become a Nuclear Operator. Training can take up to 18 months to complete depending on the assigned stream.

Responsibilities Of a Nuclear Operator May Include

Nuclear Operators are responsible for keeping the nuclear generating station running. They make rounds of their designated areas within the plant to check and maintain the operating status of equipment, complete routines and regular inspections and perform tests on equipment.

• Checking the status of equipment and systems to detect/assess problems and provide information to maintenance to assist in repairing equipment
• Assist with testing functionality of equipment
• Document and record routine maintenance activities
• Adhere to safety procedures to proactively prevent workplace accidents and immediately isolate and contain any problems that may arise

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

To meet the challenges of this dynamic opportunity, you must: Successfully pass all formal examinations during the initial training period including Radiation Protection. You must also be prepared to work rotating shift work including days and nights on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Key Accountabilities

• Working safely with various types of equipment.
• Involvement with commissioning, start-up, running and shutdown of various nuclear station systems.
• Perform field operations and activities in accordance with approved procedures, under the supervision of a Supervising Nuclear Operator.

EDUCATION
You must meet at least one of the following education requirements:

• Stationary Engineering
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Secondary School Diploma plus a two or three year College Technician/Technologist Diploma in a program below (or the equivalent):
• Chemical Engineering
• Electronics
• Secondary School Diploma plus a College Power Engineering Diploma (1, 2 or 3 year program)
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Secondary School Diploma that includes Grade 12-U (university) preparation courses in mathematics and in physics and/or chemistry;
• Secondary School Diploma plus a four year University Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline
• Electrical Engineering

A minimum of 70% cumulative GPA in your qualifying program above is required. In order to be considered, you must upload this supporting transcript to your application and will be asked for an official copy of this transcript should you be selected for an interview. If applicable, you must have Canadian equivalency of foreign education.
Qualifications

• Have a valid Class G Ontario driver's license (or able to obtain one before the start of employment)
• Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written), consistent with Grade 12 English requirements
• Eligible to work in Canada

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:

• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• 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

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

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., May 23, 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.
If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]