Hydroelectric Operating Technician Trainee
2 weeks ago
**Location**:Niagara, ON, CA, L0S 1J0**Req ID**:47477- #LI-Onsite**Status**: Regular Full Time**Working Conditions**: On-Site**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**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.**ACCOMMODATIONS**-
**JOB OVERVIEW**
- Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for results-driven professionals that are looking to take the next step in their career, 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 Hydroelectric Operating Technician 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 successin 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, and includes the development of technical/operating solutions to problems.
- As required, 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
- or- 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.
- Solid written/oral communication skills
- 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/approach. 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**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
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