Electrical, Plant Engineer/Officer

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical, Plant Engineer/Officer.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor - Technical, this position is responsible to provide electrical/protection & control enginering 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. 25% of time.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment;
• Valid Class G Ontario driving license (or equivalent) in good standing.
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario