Sr Engineer/Scientist - Specialist

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment

Education Level: bachelor’s degree in engineering or Applied Science

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Shifts(s): Days, shifts required during special periods

Travel: Yes – 10% as required

Deadline to Apply: July 7,2023

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

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 cleantech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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NEW CAMPUS: In late 2024, OPG is establishing our new campus at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. The new campus will provide a cutting-edge work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our Advanced Inspection & Maintenance (AIM) team in the role of Sr Engineer/Scientist role – Specialist located in Etobicoke, Ontario.

The Sr Engineer/Scientist provides specialist level support for fired power boilers, pressure vessel, HEP and welding to OPG's Thermal Stations. This including specialist level knowledge in the design, OPEX, life management programs, failure mechanisms, root cause, inspection, and repair of power boilers, headers, pressure vessel and HEP. Represent OPG as an industry expert and EPRI Program Advisor for the life management, inspection and repair of thermal power boilers, HEP, and conventional piping systems.

The role will also support thermal with welding and heat treatment expertise including the development of welding specification and heat treatment specification and heat treatment sketches for complex, non-standard welding repairs.

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

• Provide coordination and recommend effective work plans for professional and technical staff. As assigned, act as a Team Leader with responsibility to oversee the conduct of work or study to resolve specific problems or investigations and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop and provide specialized technical training programs for the development of staff expertise to meet OPG and Business Unit requirements. Evaluate effectiveness of training programs, as required.
• As a recognized specialist, develop solutions to technically complex problems of OPG power plant operations, maintenance, design, and construction and provide periodic supervision on a project basis.
• Advise management and technical staff on implications of latest technical developments as they relate to design, engineering and operations.
• Liaise with internal and external personnel in fields of expertise.
• Act as Team Leader to oversee the conduct of work or study to resolve specific problems or investigations, and technical and environmental recommendations.
• Develop and implement internal standards and/or programs to reflect external regulations and technical developments.
• Produce technical remedial reports to increase operational and maintenance efficiencies or enhance plant's environmental performance, design and construction.

EDUCATION

• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (P.eng)
• University bachelor’s degree in engineering or Applied Science

Qualifications

• Working knowledge, and experience in the application of O.Reg 220, CSA B51, ASME Sec I, II, IV, VIII Div 2, IX, B31.1, B31.3, CSA W47, and CSA W59 are considered an asset.
• Expert knowledge in conventional and advanced NDE techniques and able to disposition advanced NDE inspection results for power boilers, pressure vessels and HEP systems is considered an asset.
• Experience in QA and QC program development, audits, and review of ITPs. Also, the support, development, and audit of TSSA Pressure Boundary Owner User, and Repair and Alteration welding programs.
• Requires experience to understand the development and implementation of standards, methods, procedures, jurisdictional and industrial codes, and the setting of work program objectives.
• Requires experience to provide advice and direction in designated, specialized technical fields. Requires experience to be familiar with divisional organization, methods and practices.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
• Must have a minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience working in Thermal Generation.
• Requires experience in the inter-relationships with internal stakeholders, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as Government and Regulatory Agencies.
• Requires in-depth experience in or associated with the development, engineering, design, construction, commissioning and operation of large-scale power plants, industrial production, or chemical process facilities.
• Knowledge of OPG’s ECC Process (Engineering Change Control) is an asset.

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:

• 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.

Our Promise To You

• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• 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., July 7,2023. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.