Job Information
Ontario Power Generation Electrical Control Tech'n/Technologist in Toronto, Ontario
Electrical & Control Tech'n/Technologist
Location:
Toronto, ON, CA, M8Z 5G5
Req ID: 48411
Status: Contract (up to 1 year)
Working Conditions: On-Site
Education Level: Diploma in Electrical Instrumentation, and Control or Equivalency.
Base Location: Toronto, ON
Number of Position(s):1
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes- 75%
Deadline to Apply: September 13, 2024
Salary Range: $37.87 - $61.98 per hour
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.
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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
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JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical and Control Tech'n/Technologist.
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, assessing, inspecting, adjusting, and making repairs to a variety of electrical and control equipment and instrumentation of the facilities’ systems; develop, configure, and utilize data acquisition systems; as well as the calibration, monitoring, and modifying of flow, pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation.
Key accountabilities include inspection and maintenance work required on the facilities high, medium and low voltage systems, distribution, controls and other equipment.
The ideal candidate would have experience in a variety of environmental and performance testing, as well as field data acquisition.
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
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and actively participate in the periodic teardown and internal inspection of major equipment and subcAomponents.
Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, service, maintain and overhaul and assist with the design for all electrical/ electronic/control/protection/telecommunication or testing equipment, associated with generating stations and facilities.
Prepare electrical, control, instrumentation, protection and telecommunication sketches, drawings, and bills of material.
Carry out a variety of measurements including testing of electrical equipment to recognized standards and procedures.
Determine generating system reliability and power system production.
Participate in studies associated with energy production, load and capacity, demand management, etc., and provide regular and on-demand reports. Establish and maintain documentation / program files.
Provide technical support, advice, coordination and assistance regarding emerging work, projects and daily routines, including the development of technical/operational solutions to problems.
EDUCATION
Highschool Diploma or equivalent
Two-year Diploma in Instrumentation Tech/Technologist; Electrical Tech/Technologist; Electronics Tech/Technologist; Electromechanical Engineering Technology
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong commitment to Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Plant Reliability;
Proven organizational skills, high work standards, strong technical abilities and personal accountability;
Ability to maintain excellent records and documentation control;
Experience with reading and interpreting measuring tools, graphs, and technical manuals;
Experience in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
Experience in maintaining PLC systems;
Ability to work at height and in confined spaces.
Ability to operated equipment such as forklift and elevated work platform.
Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures and environments.
Strong computer skills
Hold a G class drivers licence in good standing
Flexibility to work shifts if required.
Ability to travel 75%
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. , September 13, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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