Description
Req ID: 20622
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THUNDER BAY ON, CANADA.
Please ensure you're aware of the location within the City of Thunder Bay before applying to this position. All applicants must be willing to be based in the Thunder Bay area.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation is looking for a dynamic, consultative & results driven professional to join our team in the role of Electrical and Protection & Control Engineer/Specialist, located in Thunder Bay.
Reporting to Plant Engineering Services - Northwest Operations, the Electrical and Protection & Control Engineer/Specialist will provide electrical engineering technical support for the continuous safe and efficient operation of OPG's generating stations.
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
- Provide technical advice and guidance to OPG plant staff and others (both internal and external) involved in projects, assessments and maintenance.
- Identify and conduct the engineering and financial evaluation of alternatives and prepare recommendations on repair, replace, upgrade or modification procedures.
- Design electrical and Protections and Controls (P&C) equipment and systems to meet client performance expectations and comply with safety and engineering standards. Provide authorized engineering approvals in accordance with applicable legislation.
- Manage to successful completion assigned multiple, short and long-term projects from concept to in-service, which are related to rehabilitation, replacement or upgrade of electrical and P&C equipment and systems.
- Develop and issue procedures, directives, standards and bulletins relating to electrical maintenance work. Pursue and follow-up implementation and adherence.
- Conduct the preparation of inspection and maintenance procedures and standards.
- Conduct field inspections to observe, investigate, evaluate and report on plant conditions. Respond to emergency or short notice situations and provide timely advice/solutions.
- Design, develop, test and modify tools or other devices to improve methods, procedures and productivity.
- Conduct the preparation of technical specifications for new and replacement equipment.
- Conduct engineering studies, assessments and investigations of general, unusual problems or developments of an electrical nature relative to hydroelectric facilities.
- Participate in technical and material committees as required.
- Deal with suppliers, manufacturers, labour representatives and government agencies on technical, commercial and regulatory issues.
- Work in partnership with other departments and divisions to ensure timely and effective product delivery.
- Maintain a continuous surveillance of developments in the hydroelectric industry to ensure that relevant technologies, procedures and methods to ensure continuous improvement of the business.
- Perform all work assignments with a commitment to integrity, upholding OPG's values and behaviors including Health & Safety, and protection of the environment.
EDUCATION
- University Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (with preferred Computer Science, Management Information Technology Systems training and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS
- P. Eng - Licensed Engineer with the PEO, or eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario
- Minimum of 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience with specific focus on Management Information Technology Systems / Computer Science;
- Programming and Configuration Experience:
- Hands on experience programming and configuring SCADA software packages, PLC platforms, Microsoft Operating Systems, OPC, SQL, OLE clients and servers along with communication protocols (DNP3, Harris, Modbus, Modbus+)
- Prior experience supporting and developing process automation control applications and systems. Preferable experience in system design that supports utility services or other similar environments; including structured programming and enterprise administration
- Electrical Design and Procurement Experience:
- Design, construction, start-up of major electrical facilities; with a preference to expertise on electrical equipment/systems associated with hydroelectric and power distribution facilities
- Working with electrical power systems and P&C engineering design, modification or replacement of power distribution systems, major electrical equipment, hydroelectric plant protection, control and automation including preparation of reports, drawings, settings and commissioning.
- Working with the procurement of engineering services and materials including the creation of design, design-build, design-bid-build and material specifications.
- Electrical Equipment and Operations Experience:
- Working with Electrical Power System Equipment including condition assessments, testing requirements and generation, transmission and distribution systems.
- Working with the operation of the Ontario Electricity Markets including the regulatory requirements of the Transmission Operator and the System Operator.
- Working with the procurement of engineering services and materials including the creation of design-build, design-bid-build and material specifications.
- Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills;
- Valid class G driving license in good standing.
- Must be willingness to travel approximately 25% of time;
Contact
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
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