Hydroelectric Operating Technician Trainee

6 months ago

NiagaraontheLake, Canada Ontario Power Generation Full time

#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

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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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.


The Hydroelectric Operating Technician Trainee Program is two years in length and requires the selected candidates to complete both classroom and field training activities and gain on-the-job experience working in a control centre and inside the generating station. The Hydroelectric Operating Technician Trainee will be required to pass multiple classroom training assessment exams plus a final exam in order to become a Hydroelectric Operating Technician. 


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

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

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 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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at by 11:59 PM E.S.T., July 5, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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