Job Title: Planning & Scheduling Technician

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Status: Regular Full-time

Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus up to two years of study in a related field, or equivalents* plus either a trades apprenticeship or operating training.*

Number of Positions: 2

Location(s): Niagara, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2024

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.

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 AODA@opg.com

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 team in the role of Planning & Scheduling Technician.

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:

 In accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations, using appropriate tools, systems, databases, and market performance and information, perform the following:

1. Accountable for the health, safety and well being of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/ operating solutions to problems.
2. Assist Supervisor by specifying, testing and implementing approved changes/improvements on information/work management systems. Develop, utilize and/or modify report generators to satisfy report requirements.
3. Maintain an up-to-date awareness of business systems, work practices and schedules through attendance at courses or lectures, reading of technical literature, reviewing of logs, reports, and by ongoing collaboration with other work groups.
4. Monitor progress of schedules and work programs, which includes job site visits. Troubleshoot problems related to non-standard outputs, review reports obtained through discussions at meetings attended or generated through work management systems and identify variances in the schedule, cost estimate or resource allocations. Facilitate and take minutes of the meetings attended, following up with participants on resolution of outstanding items, as required. Provide status reports and projections.
5. Prepare and maintain records for official documentation purposes.
6. Prepare diagrams, reports and networks reflecting planned work, sequence of events, time-lines and resource constraints. Initiate ordering of materials and follow up to expedite requests. Inform designated authority where materials do not meet design specifications, such as obsolescence/ non-standardization.
7. Provide a technical scheduling and cost control service by monitoring market conditions, prices and volumes in order to develop final logic, prepare and maintain cost flow, resource-level schedules, daily work programs, critical path network diagrams or long term work projects, cost estimates and resource allocations. Initiate appropriate applications for work protection. Review drawings and obtain material requirements and requisitions as required.
8. Provide technical planning assistance to various groups. Recommend a logical work sequence and appropriate cost and resource allocation for designated work orders/projects, based on collaboration with others involved, established procedures and historically related work programs and schedules. Identify and resolve potential problems, recommending opportunities to improve on the process, logical work sequence and resource allocation.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, plus up to two years of study in a related field, or equivalents plus either a trades apprenticeship or operating training*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical/Electrical trades apprenticeship completed Preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in a Planning and Scheduling role. 
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of industrial machinery and equipment in production plants and power generation assets, including hydroelectric generating equipment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in Microsoft Software such as Word, Excel.
• Work experience with planning software such SAP, Asset Suite, Maximo , etc

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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:

• 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.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• 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., April 30, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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