Mechanical Plant Engineer/officer

Status: Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment
Education Level: bachelor's degree in engineering or Applied Science (Mechanical Discipline)

Location: Cornwall, ON.
Shifts(s): Days, shifts required during special periods
Travel: Yes - 20% as required
Deadline to Apply: May 3, 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.

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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JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a professional to join our team in the role of Mechanical Plant Engineer based out of Cornwall, ON.

Reporting to the Mechanical Production Technical Supervisor, the Plant Engineer - Mechanical will provide technical advice and guidance on a variety of technical matters within designated area of responsibility for hydro station maintenance, operations, performance, design, and commissioning.

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

• Providing technical support and leadership to maintenance crews, and management.
• Manage mechanical engineering assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designs, and evaluations for hydro turbine generators, and auxiliary systems associated with hydroelectric generation.
• Preparation of drawings, technical specifications and construction estimates.
• End to end management of request for proposals (RFP) process.
• Provide technical support in regard to hydroelectric station maintenance operations, performance, design and commissioning.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government agencies as required.
• Respond to emergencies, conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and recommend actions.
• Develop plans, standards and technical procedures for inspection, maintenance and asset life management programs.
• Pre-start health and safety reviews, investigation of safety or technical incidents.

EDUCATION

• 4-year University Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) certification in good standing in the Province of Ontario is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-8 years of relevant experience as an Mechanical Engineer; demonstrate technical knowledge of hydro-electric generation.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Turbines and Generators

Sluiceway, Headworks and Tailrace equipment: gates, hoists, follower, trashracks etc.

Cranes

Sumps, pumps, piping and HVAC system

• Experience conducting assessments, testing, studies, inspections, investigations, design, evaluations, construction monitoring & maintenance of mechanical works associated with generating stations.
• Experience participating in and leads root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills for the purposes of gathering and relaying information, resolving issues of concern.
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment that is dedicated to engineering excellence and best practices.
• High integrity, upholding company values including H&S, and protection of the environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the OH&S Act and Regulations, especially for Industrial Establishments (Ont Reg 851) & Construction (Ont Reg 213) and various codes and standards associated with mechanical engineering and application of their requirements.
• Results and detail-oriented individual.

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 May 3, 2024., OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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