Machinery Vibration and Balancing Engineer

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Status : Regular Full Time

Working Conditions : Hybrid Working Environment

Number of Positions : 1

Education Level : Bachelor’s in Engineering

Location : Etobicoke , Ontario

Shifts(s) : Days

Travel : Yes up to 50%

Deadline to Apply : July 11,2024

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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.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our Advanced Inspection & Maintenance (AIM) team in the role of Sr Engineer / Scientist located in Etobicoke, Ontario .

As a recognized expert, act as a technical authority in the Machinery Vibration and Balancing field of engineering. Develop solutions to technically complex problems in support of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) power plant operations, maintenance, design, or construction.

Set objectives and carry out technical programs to provide expert consultative and technical services to clients. Present and explain advice or proposed solutions, providing support rationale for major technical and environmental decision.

Develop proposals and advance recommendations to correct or alleviate the situation and assist client with implementation as approved.

Advise management and technical staff on the implications of the latest technical and / or environmental developments as they relate to design, engineering, and plant operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will be able to use your skills and expertise to contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop, plan, coordinate and carry out field vibration testing for the purpose of rotating equipments (e.g., pumps, motors, compressors, turbines etc.

assessment, diagnosis, and root cause investigation.

• Perform in-situ balancing on fans, motors, pumps, hydro and turbine-generator system.
• Carry out a broad range of engineering analysis activities including Vibration time / frequency / angle domain analyses, Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) Analysis, Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA), Modal Modification Prediction (MMP) and Rotor Dynamics.
• Lead field test programs, projects and 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, and accomplish planned work results to the satisfaction of the client and within established budgetary and scheduling constraints.

Act as a Team Leader with responsibility to oversee the conduct of work or study to resolve specific problems or investigations and provide technical recommendations.

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government agencies associated with station work activities required.
• Provide technical supervision to technicians and junior engineers.
• Liaise with internal and external personnel in fields of expertise.
• Produce technical remedial reports to increase operational and maintenance efficiencies or enhance plant's environmental performance, design and construction.

EDUCATION

• 4 years University bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (Other disciplines might be considered)
• Be fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (PEng Be fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (Peng

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience working in the areas of vibration, balancing and rotating equipment in power plants, chemical process facilities or similar industrial settings.
• Requires in-depth knowledge in vibration measurement, monitoring, and fault diagnostics of power equipment’s / machines.
• Requires experience in implementation of standards, methods, procedures, jurisdictional and industrial codes and the setting of work program objectives.
• Experience in resolving vibration problems in power equipments / machines using some of the following methods

Vibration Measurement Impact Testing Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA)

Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) Operating Deflection Shape (ODS)

Finite Element Analysis Motion Amplification Videography

• ISO approved certification in Vibration (Preferred minimum Category III).
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.

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 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 11,2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.