Technical EngineerOfficer Reactor Maintenance

OPG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in Ontario is seeking a Senior Engineer. The role involves leading engineering services for inspection and maintenance of reactor components, providing technical advice, and supervising junior staff. A four-year engineering degree and relevant experience are required. Join us in making a historical impact in the power sector.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of materials science, corrosion, and deformation mechanics.
• Candidate must be a licensed engineer in Ontario or eligible.
• Minimum 2 years (ideally 4+ years) of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead roles in engineering services and support for maintenance programs.
• Support inspection campaigns for reactor components.
• Provide engineering advice and direct technician work.

Skills

Materials science

Corrosion knowledge

Deformation mechanics

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Tools

CSA N285.0 requirements

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Job description

Status : Contract (Up to 24 Months)

Working Conditions : Hybrid

Education Level : 4 years Bachelors degree in engineering

Base Location : Pickering ON

Shifts(s) : Days

Travel : 10%

Deadline to Apply : September 29 2025

Salary Range : $1704.68 - $2924.93 Per Week

JOB OVERVIEW

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

Reporting to the Manager Engineering these positions are responsible to assume a lead role in providing engineering services and support for inspection and maintenance program for planned outage campaigns; analyzing plant information; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify trends; providing troubleshooting solutions; and advocating for opportunities to improve component health. Technical services include design assessment advice guidance and consultation and troubleshooting within a designated segment of the assigned technical discipline (e.g. chemical metallurgical electrical civil mechanical computer or other engineering disciplines).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Fuel Channels and Reactor Components & Structures : Responsible for supporting Fuel Channels and Reactor Components & Structures inspection and maintenance campaigns for the planned outages component health by monitoring and analyzing inspection data and assessment results identifying trends and providing fitness for service condition monitoring.
• Perform as a senior technical officer in a designated segment of the assigned engineering discipline(s) (e.g. chemical metallurgical electrical mechanical civil computer etc.) Provide engineering advice or direction as required (i.e. for risk assessments dispositions scope changes investigations etc).
• Provide engineering design assessment technical advice guidance consultation and other services to clients to deal with problems and projects of high complexity. Obtain and analyze pertinent information and recommend as appropriate perform tests inspections studies etc. to support such activities.
• Participate in and / or chair meetings with involved groups identify issues causing conflict or controversy (e.g. work priorities objectives etc.) and work together to analyze alternative approaches and to reach mutual agreement on the problem resolution.
• Lead projects / studies within the discipline(s) and direct work of technician and junior staff and / or carry out full responsibility for assigned technical work programs. Develop work plans determine resource requirements and balance workload with available resources (if applicable) coordinate work efforts with other involved groups adapt project / study activities to address changing priorities anticipate and resolve problems and accomplish planned work results to the satisfaction of the client and Supervisor and within established budgetary and scheduling constraints.
• Under the guidance of the Supervisor interact with and when required appear before government authorities agencies regulatory bodies and legislative hearings as a technical expert in the discipline to make representations to secure protect or advance OPGs interests.
• Ensure that all work activities programs studies and customer services reflect an awareness of applicable legislated corporate and departmental safety requirements and programs and are in compliance with same.
• This position will involve the planning and support of work executed under NPROC-MP-0090 and the ECC process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year bachelors degree in engineering ( mechanical chemical materials or nuclear disciplines preferred )
• Minimum 2 years (ideally 4 years plus) of related experience
• Strong understanding of materials science corrosion and / or deformation mechanics
• Knowledge of relevant materials science / engineering principles Fuel Channel and Reactor Components & Structures design and material degradation mechanisms would be an asset
• Knowledge of CSA N285.0 requirements for pressure-retaining systems and components and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III would be an asset
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario

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

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact

What makes a career at OPG different

With operations across Ontario and the United States OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately 50% of the provinces electricity needs largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) refurbishment projects and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at OPG thanks all those who apply; however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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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.