Electrical Engineer Specialist

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a highly skilled Electrical & P&C Engineer Specialist to join our team in Courtice, ON. As a key member of our Central Engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical advice and guidance on various matters related to Regulatory Compliance, Electrical Protection, Generator Controls, and Electrical Power Equipment.

• Provide technical advice and guidance on a variety of technical matters for Hydroelectric and Thermal stations maintenance, operations, performance, design, and commissioning.
• Plan, organize, and conduct inspections as well as provide engineering support for the planning, organization, and conducting of installations, tests, servicing, maintenance, and renovations necessary for the continuous safe, efficient, and economical commissioning and operation of Hydroelectric and Thermal plant equipment.
• Perform assessments, recognize technical deficiencies, recommend remedial measures, prepare and coordinate design changes for submission and approval as required to remain in compliance with applicable codes and legislative requirements.
• Implement and conduct approved scheduled programs.
• Participate in staff meetings convened to plan and organize work and resourcing required.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of various technical reports.
• Assist in developing work methods or procedures, including local technical procedures, and implement as approved.
• As a single point of contact for assigned project work or work programs, support project management activities, coordinate necessary inputs from other technical disciplines.
• As necessary, prepare investment justifications based on conditions assessments of assigned existing systems and equipment.
• Arrange and oversee contract work. Prepare specifications, assist in the evaluation of Requests for Proposals, and recommend awarding contracts.
• Work with suppliers to resolve problems affecting equipment performance and recommend design changes based on operating experiences.
• Oversee work performed by contractors to ensure conformance to specification, resolving differences related to contract interpretation, and dealing with complaints as required. Maintain records for reference and payment.
• Investigate incidents of failure or unsatisfactory performance of equipment, material, and service. Recommend improvements, review input arising from proposed procedural changes, and reconcile conflicting viewpoints from trades or trades supervisory staff.
• Complete design changes and corrective measures and implement as approved.
• Maintain close surveillance over equipment, noting situations that require action, recognizing impending difficulties, and exercising effective staff control. Report major maintenance requirements to Supervisor, otherwise, determine and take corrective measures necessary.
• Collaborate in studies or investigations conducted under a consortium of design, research, operating groups/utilities, and regulatory bodies concerned with the safe, efficient, and economical production and distribution of power via hydroelectric and thermal plants and other facilities, where applicable.
• Oversee and assure conformity to safety, environmental, and other relevant regulations, legislative changes, and directives governing work within the scope of responsibilities assigned to the business unit.
• Ensure strict adherence to procedures, standing instructions, safety rules, first aid, and resuscitation practice.
• Prepare detailed estimates for projects and other activities as directed and assist in the preparation of the Section budget and business plans.
• Keep abreast of advances in hydroelectric plant design and development in general and the assigned technical field in particular. Participate in various training programs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Science in Engineering (Electrical); and
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Must have experience working in an industrial/plant environment with electrical power distribution equipment, protections, and controls.
• Ideally, the successful applicant has prior experience working in the energy industry; power generation, transmission, and/or energy distribution with a utility, and should have a thorough understanding of:
  • Protection fundamentals and protection systems design.
  • Generator Controls (Exciters and Governors).
  • NERC Standards, IESO market Rules, and NPCC Directories.
  • Stationary Battery Systems.
  • Engineering studies such as short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow.
• This position is part of the Electrical and Protection & Control Department, therefore, a high level of understanding and experience with the following is required:
  • Hydroelectric and Thermal station generators.
  • Liquid-filled and dry-type transformers.
  • High and medium voltage switchgear.
  • Hydro and Thermal station electrical auxiliary systems.
  • Generator, transformer, and station service equipment protective relaying.
  • Generator and auxiliary control systems.
  • NERC Standards, NPCC Directories, Transmission System Code, and IESO Market Rules.
  • Plant networks and communication protocols.
  • Programmable Logic Controllers and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems.
  • Process control cyber security.
• Effective written and oral communications skills, demonstrated in your technical writing abilities to communicate effectively for the preparation, presentation, and implementation of procedures, instructions, and comprehensive technical reports; and reviewing drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, especially for Industrial Establishments, and various codes and standards associated with electrical engineering and application of their requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various business units and stakeholders.
• Must be a team player, but as required, must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Self-motivated, results, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills, must be able to provide solutions, ideas, and recommendations through effective issue resolution.
• Proven track record of delivery results.
• A quick learner, ability to break down complex and technical ideas. Must be able to effectively navigate a highly technical environment in a complex organizational structure.
• High integrity, upholding company values, including Health and Safety, and protection of the environment.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License in good standing or a valid Driver's License in good standing from another Canadian province with intent and ability to obtain a valid Ontario Driver's License.
• Willingness to travel; approximately 25% of time.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.

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 values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change:

• Safety - it's our business
• Integrity - always lead with integrity
• Excellence - never satisfied with good enough
• Inclusion - working together for powerful outcomes
• Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province, and OPG's clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to the communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., September 23, 2023. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

The base salary range considers many factors, including experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

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.