Hydroelectric Operating Technician Trainee

Education Level : Minimum 2-Year post-secondary diploma in Electrical, Hydraulics, or Power Generation area of study, or 2-Year post-secondary diploma plus minimum two years operating experience working in a hydroelectric or other power plant setting.

Number of Positions : 4

Location : Niagara, ON

Shifts(s) : Days and/or Rotating Shift including nights, weekends and holidays

Travel : Yes - 10%

Deadline to Apply : July 5, 2024

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for results-driven professionals to join our team in the role of Hydroelectric Operating Technician Trainee located in Niagara.

The Hydroelectric Operating Technician Trainee, once qualified as a Hydroelectric Operating Technician, will have the opportunity to contribute to Ontario Power Generation by carrying out and overseeing operating activities to ensure the safe and reliable operation of equipment, generators, and control dams. The Trainee is trained to recognize abnormalities, inefficiencies, and hazards; and to analyze, troubleshoot, and take corrective action.

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

• Working on a rotating shift or day shift basis; carry out operating and monitoring activities to ensure the safe and reliable operation of all assigned equipment, generators, control dams, related storage, and other facilities and structures, auxiliary equipment, and systems. Recognize abnormalities, inefficiencies, and hazards. Analyze, troubleshoot, and take corrective action.
• Accountable for the health, safety, and well-being of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards.
• Communicate and coordinate with both internal and external organizations to comply with all policy, procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out good housekeeping, emergency preparedness, and fire prevention practices.
• Participate in processing, coordinating, and scheduling outages to equipment affecting facility operations.
• Recommend solutions to planning and scheduling issues created by emerging and unplanned events.
• Participate in the control of various watersheds by meeting legal, regulatory, social, and environmental limits and constraints.
• Perform all aspects of work protection code (WPC) activities up to level trained. Act as a controlling/issuing authority of assigned equipment as required.
• Prepare reports and retain appropriate documentation for audit/reference purposes.
• Take appropriate actions during periods of electricity system or plant contingencies.

EDUCATION

• Minimum 2-Year post-secondary diploma in Electrical, Hydraulics, or Power Generation area of study.
• 2-Year post-secondary diploma plus minimum two years operating experience working in a hydroelectric or other power plant setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of a practical nature, preferably associated with operating, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and able to work in a team environment with other trades and operators.
• Able and willing to work in a Control Room environment and react/respond to multiple demands at a time.
• Ability to understand and follow governance, procedures, and guidelines with a questioning and analytical attitude.
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel during the two-year trainee program.
• Experience in an electrical utility control room environment is an asset.
• Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of hydroelectric generators, generator protection systems, or governor control systems is an asset.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online by 11:59 PM E.S.T., July 5, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

OPG is committed to employment equity. We encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). Priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups.