Status: Term Contract (up to Pickering End of Commercial Operation, currently scheduled for 2024)
Education Level: Minimum Grade 12 diploma and Certification of Qualification (433A or 426A)
BE THE GENERATION to challenge and change.
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about us that don't change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship. We operate a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar, and offer challenging and unique work opportunities. BE THE GENERATION to power tomorrow.
JOB OVERVIEW
OPG is looking for qualified candidates to join our Maintenance team in the role of Millwright Journeyperson with openings at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, 40 km east of Toronto, along Lake Ontario.
As a TERM employee for Ontario Power Generation you will be required to join Local 2309 Millwright Hall and will be supporting the long-term life of the Pickering Generating Station. You will receive an attractive wage and benefit package through Local 2309.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation's continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
A Millwright Journeyperson works on industrial machinery, mechanical equipment and components, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems, and pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, presses, generators and pneumatic and hydraulic controls. Specifically, a Millwright Journeyperson:
- Uses machine tools such as lathes and milling machines and fabrication tools such as welders, breaks, presses, power threaders and punches
- Uses precision tools such as laser alignment equipment, dial indicators, micrometers and precision and optical levels
- Uses testing equipment such as vibration analysis as well as other techniques used in predictive and preventive maintenance
- Installs, maintains and services compressed air, water and exhaust ducting to robotics, pumps, presses, compressors, turbines, material-handling systems, gearboxes and other machinery
EDUCATION
- Have a minimum Grade 12 education
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (433A or 426A);
- Successfully pass all formal examinations during the initial training period including Radiation Protection;
- Be prepared to work a rotating 12-hour shift, including weekend and holidays;
- Have exceptional problem solving abilities;
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Have a high comfort level with computers;
- If applicable, have Canadian equivalency of foreign education; and
- Be eligible to work in Canada.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
