Senior Engineer/Scientist/Tech Officer

Job title:

Senior Engineer/Scientist/Tech Officer

Company

Ontario Power Generation

Job description

Status: Contract (up to 24 Months)Working Conditions: Hybrid Working EnvironmentEducation Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Science (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Civil)Base Location: Pickering, ONNumber of Position(s):1Shifts(s): DaysTravel: Yes- 25%Deadline to Apply: April 9, 2025Salary Range: $1704.68 – $2924.93 Per WeekElectrify 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.JOB OVERVIEWOntario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our Inspection Technology & Development – Fuel Channel NDE Projects in the Advanced Inspection & Maintenance (AIM) division in the role of Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer located in Pickering, Ontario.This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide technical evaluations and advice, solve problems and coordinate work as required, in multi-disciplinary teams of engineering and technical specialists, to support the operation of the power generation facilities.
• Lead projects, develop work plans, supporting, and tracking the execution of projects in compliance with the industry’s demanding set of regulations and standards and satisfaction of the client and supervisor.
• Perform as a technical expert in a designated segment of the assigned technical discipline(s).
• Provide technical advice to support OPG operation and contribute as required to committees and task forces to conduct studies and work programs for OPG and/or other utilities or industries.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in the assigned technical discipline, through reference to relevant technical publications and regular interface with research, industrial, and educational bodies.
• Maintaining written documented processes and procedures to reflect improved operating methods and additions to all supported systems.
• Collaborate with field teams for planning and execution of testing.
• Lead projects/studies within the discipline(s), involving nonstandard requirements and the work direction of technician and technical/engineering staff and/or carry out full responsibility for assigned ongoing technical work programs.
• Develop work plans, determine resource requirements and balance workload with available resources (if applicable}, coordinate work efforts with other involved groups, adapt project/study activities to address changing priorities, anticipate and resolve problems which pose an impediment to successful completion, and accomplish planned work results to the satisfaction of the client and Supervisor and within established budgetary and scheduling constraints.
• Produce reports or other documents and/or presentations as required to portray results of studies and field tests carried out, to present evidence to support conclusions drawn or recommendations advanced, and/or to provide a resource for reference and use by others involved in the discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Applied Science (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Civil)
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience within the designated discipline to become familiar with station and departmental procedures, processes, techniques, problems and problem resolutions, and associated study and project requirements and stages.
• Experience to become familiar with the internal and external contacts associated with departmental work activities, and with established documentation/presentation requirements.
• Requires experience to become qualified and recognized as a technical expert in a specific segment of the discipline and as a generalist in other segments to provide technical advice, guidance, consultation and services to clients in thermal and nuclear generating facilities and related support functions.
• Experience in dealing with the most complex technical problems and assignments, up to and including those of the highest order of complexity, and in resolving conflicts and controversy arising in the course of work activities.
• Experience in assuming full responsibility for project or program management, including work and resource planning, problem resolution, work monitoring, and accomplishment to customer satisfaction.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups to facilitate objectives and ensure deliverables satisfy stakeholder requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Strong in understanding, executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
• Knowledge of OPG’s ECC Process (Engineering Change Control) is an asset.
• Experience in field working through planning and execution of testing is an asset.
• P. Eng is considered an asset

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 selection process, please contact .What makes a career at OPG different?With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.Please submit your application online at . OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.#LI-Hybrid.The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to 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.

Expected salary

$1704.68 – 2924.93 per week

Location

Pickering, ON

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:23:23 GMT

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