Senior Technical Engineer/Officer

Status: Regular - Fulltime

Working Conditions: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Education Level: 4 years year university education in Engineering (Electrical, Nuclear, Mechanical) field or by having the equivalent level of education.

Location: Darlington, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: No

Deadline to Apply: July 7, 2023

ACCOMMODATIONS

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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 Sr Technical Engineer/Officer.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, the Sr Technical Engineer/Officer is accountable to Provide technical evaluation, considerations, and proposals, as required in a number of major work areas, in an Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear (OPG, N) facility. Maintain instructions and procedures up to date, prepare reports, review proposals from external organizations. Participate in training programs as required. On a periodic basis, supervise assigned staff involved in the above activities.

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.

 

Key Accountabilities 

 

• Other Duties as Required.
• On a periodic basis, supervise staff involved in the above activities by assigning and checking work and as required give instructions and direction.
• Maintain and/or update operating and other specified department/divisional procedures. Receive assignments relating to procedures from Supervisor or identify potential problems and opportunities. Discuss these with operating personnel or others as required to ensure current practices are recognized in the procedure. Prepare new or revised procedures consistent with operating licenses, policies, principles, department standard practices, standing instructions, maximum safety of operation, minimal risk of damage or loss, optimum frequency of routines, efficient operation, and the like. Submit for review and approval.
• Provide technical evaluations and advice, solve problems, and coordinate technical work as required, in a number of major work areas, in support of the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the facilities. Receive assignments from Supervisor as well as identify potential problems and opportunities in assigned areas and/or systems in the facility. Assess, evaluate, and recommend initial disposition of the problems as requiring (1) further review and investigations, (2) abandonment of the problem as being the best alternative. Receive approval and discuss proposed solution, as required with other personnel, such as, section heads, shift supervisors, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and Head Office specialists, designers in Ontario Power Generation (OPG) or external to the Corporation. Prepare submission including cost justification or financial evaluation as appropriate; recommend adoption of the proposal and steps required to incorporate it. Submit these for approval or forwarding if necessary. Prepare as required and on receipt of authorization, detailed documentation of the proposal, such as equipment specifications, engineering calculations, installation, testing, operating and maintenance procedures and the like.
• Prepare or help prepare specifications, for purchasing requisitions for material, services, and equipment. Follow up with procurement and provide necessary technical services during field installation. Prepare recommendations for spare parts requirements for new equipment.
• Participate in training programs to further own development and assist in the development of others. Attend lectures, do assignments, and write examinations. Develop training material and give lectures, set and mark examinations and otherwise assist in training programs.
• May be required to gather and collate data for use in department budget preparation and to monitor variances to annual budget and submit to Supervisor for reporting purposes.
• Review proposals received from internal or external sources related to assigned area. Discuss proposal with originator as necessary to suggest changes or revisions as appropriate. Recommend disposition of proposal to Supervisor in writing for review and forwarding to approval authority.
• Prepare reports to provide information and data in answer to external requests or for historical purposes. Initiate studies or investigations where opportunities for improvement are apparent. In some instances, these opportunities may be identified by the Supervisor. Collect, or arrange for collection, and analyze data from past events or operations. Prepare reports, for distribution to various groups, outlining technical details of procedures, processes, results or conclusions and the roles played by various groups, such as, Ontario Power Generation, AECL, or other external organizations. The foregoing may include delivery of presentations. Provide explanations and answers to questions received from recipients of reports.
• Recommend research and development programs required to improve equipment, system or unit reliability or performance, chemical control, material performance, rates, and the like. Follow up on such research and development work and help coordinate as required. Provide all necessary information and assistance to facilitate such programs.

EDUCATION

 

• 4 years year university education in Electrical would be an asset but also from Nuclear, Mechanical engineering field or by having the equivalent level of education.

 

Qualifications

 

• Requires a knowledge of English in order to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations both verbally and in writing.
• Requires training and experience in the design, development, or operation of a nuclear facility or in the development, manufacture or production of nuclear materials or components or in an industrial environment associated with the design, development, operation or maintenance of industrial systems and equipment.
• Requires experience to solve problems, to provide advice and guidance, to initiate developmental studies and to make recommendations during the design, commissioning, and operation of a nuclear facility; to evaluate components or materials, and to perform economic studies and evaluations associated with the design, commissioning, and operation of a nuclear facility.
• Minimum of +6 years of experience in system engineering, performance engineering, experience in a used fuel facility, or waste management facility or a nuclear power plant.
• Requires further experience in the position to become familiar with the work and fully competent.
• Requires advanced knowledge of one or more of these subjects to evaluate and propose improvements to processes, equipment, and systems or to unit safety, reliability, and performance.
• Requires a knowledge of physics, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, electricity, engineering, and economics to technically understand the operation of the facility.

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.

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.
• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide

Our Promise To You

• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• 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.
• We support employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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., July 7, 2023.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.