Senior Plant Engineer/Officer

Status: Regular Full Time Working Conditions: Hybrid Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Base Location: Timmins, ON Shift(s): Days Travel: 25% Deadline to Apply: December 4, 2025 Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 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 as we work 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. 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 Plant Engineer/Officer (Electrical). Reporting to the Production Supervisor – Technical, this position is responsible for providing electrical/protection & control engineering technical support for the continuous safe and efficient operation of OPG's NorthEast operations. 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. Qualifications 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 2 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. 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; 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. up to 25% of time. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment. 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 application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com. 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 province’s 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 jobs.opg.com. 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. 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