Plant Engineer

Status: Regular Full Time  

Working Conditions: On-Site   

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Base Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes- 25%

Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2024

Salary Range: $1,651.02 - $2,832.86 Per Week

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

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Plant Engineer.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THUNDER BAY, ON.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor - Technical, this position is responsible to provide electrical / protection & control engineering technical support for the continuous safe and efficient operation of OPG’s NorthWest Operations.

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 

• Plan, coordinate and conduct electrical engineering assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designs, and evaluations for generators, power systems transformers, control associated with hydroelectric generating stations and associated infrastructure.
• Perform condition and risk assessments and provide recommendations with respect to life cycle management of electrical infrastructure.
• Preparation of drawings, technical specifications, construction estimates, Request for Proposals, proposal evaluation, award, contract negotiations & administration & co-ordination, construction monitoring, resolution of contract disputes.
• Provide input to business plans, work plans, budgets with respect to project priorities, schedules, and resource requirements.
• 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:
  • • • Electrical/P&C engineering matters related to projects and Operations.
      • Electrical Programs such as Arc Flash and grounding assessments

• Respond to emergencies, equipment failure, unsatisfactory equipment performance, conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and recommend actions.
• Develop plans, standards and technical procedures for inspection, maintenance, and monitoring programs.
• Serve on study, project teams or task groups.
• Pre-start health and safety reviews, investigation of safety or technical incidents.

EDUCATION

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University
• 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 in good standing would be considered an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2-8 years experience in an Electrical Engineering role;
• Experience working in a Hydroelectric Generating Facility is preferred.
• Experience working in an Industrial Power Systems or Utilities organization.  
• Knowledge of OPG systems and plants (asset).
• Experience using AutoCAD is preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with planning and conducting assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designing, evaluating, construction monitoring & maintenance of electrical works associated with hydroelectric generating stations.
• Ability to Independently problem solve with methods and tools required for electrical engineering applications.
• The Ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience with AC & DC systems, communication, generator, and protection / control systems, grounding, instrumentation, LV & MV systems & switchgear, oil containment, PLC's, transformers, teleprotections, and regulatory requirements.
• Software associated with electrical engineering, monitoring and instrumentation, Power System Software, SCADA, Data Historians MS Suite of software & AutoCAD.
• Experience in analysis in electrical testing & results.
• Report preparation, and strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with people.
• A result 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;
• Willingness to travel via road, airplane, float plane, helicopter etc. 25% of time.
• Valid Class G Ontario driving license (or equivalent) in good standing.

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:

• 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., November 12th, 2024.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.