Plant Engineer/Officer Jobs

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: On-Site

Education Level: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Location(s): Bath, ON

Shift: Days

Travel: Yes- 10%

Deadline to Apply: June 26, 2023

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN BATH, ON.

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

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 looking for a dynamic, consultative & results driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical Engineer, in OPG’s Hydro-Thermal Operations (HTO), Plant Engineering Services (PES), located near Kingston, ON.

Reporting to the local Plant Technical Support Manager, the Electrical Engineer is the lead engineer that takes full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects that are necessary for the continuous safe, efficient and economical commissioning and operation of hydroelectric and thermal generating station assets.

The Electrical Engineer works within the Plant Engineering Services (PES), which provides engineering technical support to all HTO site across the province in a centre led matrix organization.

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

• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government agencies as required.
• As a technical expert in electrical engineering provide advice, guidance, consultation and services to engineering problems including:
• Respond to emergencies, equipment failure, unsatisfactory equipment performance, conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and recommend actions.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct Electrical engineering assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designs, and evaluations for generators, power systems transformers, control associated with hydroelectric and thermal generating stations and associated infrastructure.
• Serve on study, project teams or task groups.
• Arc/ and grounding assessments
• Provide technical advice and guidance on a variety of technical matters of hydroelectric and thermal station maintenance operations, performance, design, and commissioning.
• Provide input to business plans, work plans, budgets with respect to project priorities, schedules and resource requirements.
• Electrical/P&C engineering matters related to projects;
• Preparation of drawings, technical specifications, construction estimates, request for proposals, proposal evaluation, award, contract negotiations & administration & co-ordination, construction monitoring, resolution of contract disputes.
• Develop plans, standards and technical procedures for inspection, maintenance and monitoring programs.
• Pre-start health and safety reviews, investigation of safety or technical incidents.

EDUCATION

• 4 year university 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

Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial environment with distributed control systems, high voltage installations, protection and control schemes, and large electric motors and generators (asset);
• Experience conducting assessments, testing, studies, inspections, investigations, designing, evaluating, construction monitoring & maintenance of electrical works associated with generating stations;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the OH&S Act and Regulations, especially for Industrial Establishments (Ont. Reg. 851) & Construction (Ont. Reg. 213) in Ontario & the Ontario Electrical Safety Code & various codes and standards associated with electrical engineering and application of their requirements;
• Reporting preparation, and strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with people;
• Software associated with electrical engineering, field survey, monitoring and instrumentation;
• Valid Ontario Drivers License in good standing;
• Experience working in a Generating Facility, industrial power system or utilities organization is preferred;
• Willingness to travel via road, airplane, float plane, helicopter etc. 10% of time;
• A results oriented, efficient & value oriented focus, excellent verbal and written communicator, with high integrity to uphold company values including H&S, and protection of the environment;
• Experience using AutoCAD is preferred;
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (or equivalent) considered an asset ;

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.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• 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., June 26, 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]