JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for an experienced Vibration & Balancing Technician to join our Machine Dynamics & Component Integrity team based at our Etobicoke, ON facility.
Reporting to the Section Manager, Power Equipment, the Vibration & Balancing Technician performs a variety of vibration tests on major and auxiliary equipment at all OPG thermal, hydro electric and nuclear stations as well for OPG partners and external customers.
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
- Plan and execute vibration testing on industrial rotating equipment such as fans, pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes, hydro, steam and gas turbines and generators, etc.;
- Setup instrumentation and carry out various tests for the purpose of vibration performance and condition assessments, and root cause investigations;
- Carry out tests such as vibration monitoring, run-up/coast-down, impact and experimental modal analysis (EMA) and operating deflection shape (ODS);
- Perform in-situ (field) balancing on major and auxiliary equipment in power plants;
- Perform low-speed balancing on IRD and Schenck machines;
- Perform vibration time and frequency analysis, spectrum analysis, and phase analysis;
- Prepare and present assessments and reports; and
- Maintain, repair and calibrate the field & lab equipment on as required basis
- Manual material handling is required and bending, kneeling & walking for extended period of time is required
- Working at confined space and working in heights are required
- Working in Nuclear stations is required as including working inside Reactor Building
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 or equivalent, plus 8,000 hours of apprenticeship
- Red Seal Designation
- Vibration Analyst Category II per ISO 18436-2 Certification, or equivalent
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4 years of experience in rotating equipment vibration testing, diagnosis and field balancing.
- Strong knowledge on vibration testing equipment (vibration/dynamic transducers, FFT/Dynamic Signal Analyzers, etc.) and signal processing.
- Outstanding verbal & written communication skills
- Valid G-class Driver's License in good standing.
- Ability to regularly travel up to 75% of the time within Ontario and Canada.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
