Electrical & Control Technician/Technologist

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ontario Power Generation Inc. Full time
Location: Nipigon, ON, CA, P0T 2J0

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site
Education Level: 2-year college diploma in a related field of study*
Base Location: Cameron Falls, ON
Shifts(s): Days- Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Travel: 25%
Deadline to Apply: March 3, 2025
Salary Range: $37.87 - $61.98 Per Hour

JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of an Electrical & Control Technician/Technologist.

Reporting to the First Line Manager – Performance & Testing, this position is responsible for maintaining and overhauling all electrical/electronic/control/protection/telecommunication associated with generating stations and facilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- 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. Take appropriate preventative or corrective action.
- Prepare electrical, control, instrumentation, protection and telecommunication sketches, drawings, and bills of material. Carry out document maintenance activities.
- Co-ordinate large projects or highly complex maintenance enhancements related to the installation of new electrical systems, or the replacement of existing systems with different technologies.
- Assist in the design of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs as required for the efficient operation of the station.
- Experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (VT SCADA), specifically integration, screen and tag modifications and verification of end devices interfacing with SCADA.
- Setup, install, programming and connecting of servers/ network switches/ modems/ routers/ gateways. Installation, repairs and commissioning of new network cables.
- Provide technical support, advice, coordination and assistance with regard to emerging work, projects and daily routines, including the development of technical/operational solutions to problems.
- Prepare and modify technical procedures and standards and generate reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

- High School or equivalent, plus a 2-year college diploma in a related field of study. Relevant Field of Education includes: Instrumentation Tech/Technologist; Electrical Tech/Technologist; Electronics Tech/Technologist; Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
- Electrical license in Industrial or Construction preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as an electrical and control technician/technologist.
- Preference to applicants with experience installing, maintaining, inspecting High Voltage Equipment.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Modicon PLCs using Unity Pro is considered an asset.
- Work as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with tight deadlines and expected high level of detail.

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.

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