Project Technician - Electrical & Controls

Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 2

Education Level: 2-year college diploma

Base Location: 1 Holt Road South, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3Z8

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range: $42.82 - $70.06 per hour

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 as we work 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.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Technician - Electrical & Controls.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Technician- Electrical & Controls.

Reporting to the First Line Manager, the Project Technician - Electrical & Controls will be working within the Field Engineering department, which performs duties supporting safe operation of our nuclear facilities while focusing on quality control inspections, work planning assessments, liaising with project stakeholders, supporting contract partners and oversight of field activities. The role is responsible for checks and tests, drawing and code interpretation, report writing, quality inspections and quantity measurements to ensure assigned systems/facilities are installed and functioning in accordance with design specifications, satisfying the requirements of the applicable Quality Assurance (QA) program

Key Accountabilities

• Work in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations.
• Support station with work planning, assessing, inspections and site walk downs.
• Maintain Quality Assurance program and all aspects of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Surveillance (QS) programs ensuring all QA procedures are satisfied. Assigned duties will encompass office and field elements.
• Review and become familiar with applicable drawings, specifications, procedures and codes involving assigned systems. Assist in the resolution of constructability, installation/modification issues.
• Provide advice to and liaise with project stakeholders, and external suppliers with on such items as material specifications, material deficiencies, and substitutions facilitating successful project implementation.
• Schedule adherence meeting established milestones are critical to safe operation of the station.
• Verify contractor progress and report deviations from approved Inspection & Test Plans schedules to appropriate supervisor for resolution.
• Accountable for maintaining minimum training requirements while being mentored with experienced staff, potential for radiological work as an ARW (Atomic Radiation Worker).

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year technician / technology college diploma/program in an electrical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience as an Electrical & Controls Technician.
• Comfortable working at heights, confined spaces and wearing radiation protective equipment executing assigned duties.
• Ability to read & understand construction drawings.
• Advanced skills and working knowledge in MS-Office (Particularly Excel and Access); strong knowledge of data management is a bonus. Visio and Asset Suite 7 experience is an asset.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with tight deadlines and expected high level of detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare effective documentation and establish collaborative internal and external relationships.
• Experience with ESA programs.
• Days based organization, but flexibility required to work shifts and weekends as necessary.

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 AODA@opg.com.

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, 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.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada – the future of nuclear power generation! Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario.

Important Information

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.

All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.