Req ID: 38296
Status: TERM Contract
Education Level: Minimum Grade 12 diploma from a Secondary School that includes Grade 12 University preparation courses in math and physics and/or chemistry with a 70% in each.
Shifts(s): Requires rotating shift work including days and nights on weekdays, weekends and holidays
Travel: Yes- 10%
Deadline to Apply: February 21, 2022
OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact all while safely keeping the lights on.
Now we've set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.
OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.
BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Nuclear Operator In Training.
This position is a training program to become a Nuclear Operator. Training can take up to 18 months to complete depending on the assigned stream.
Nuclear Operators are responsible for keeping the nuclear generating station running. They make rounds of their designated areas within the plant to check and maintain the operating status of equipment, complete routines and regular inspections and perform tests on equipment. Responsibilities of a Nuclear Operator may include:
Checking the status of equipment and systems to detect/assess problems and provide information to maintenance to assist in repairing equipment
Adhere to safety procedures to proactively prevent workplace accidents and immediately isolate and contain any problems that may arise
Document and record routine maintenance activities
Assist with testing functionality of equipment
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license.
To meet the challenges of this dynamic opportunity, you must: Successfully pass all formal examinations during the initial training period including Radiation Protection. You must also be prepared to work rotating shift work including days and nights on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform field operations and activities in accordance with approved procedures, under the supervision of a Supervising Nuclear Operator.
Involvement with commissioning, start-up, running and shutdown of various nuclear station systems.
Working safely with various types of equipment.
EDUCATION
You must meet at least one of the following education requirements:
1. Secondary School Diploma that includes Grade 12-U (university) preparation courses in mathematics and in physics and/or chemistry;
2. Secondary School Diploma plus a College Power Engineering Diploma (1, 2 or 3 year program)
3. Secondary School Diploma plus a four year University Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline
4. Secondary School Diploma plus a two or three year College Technician/Technologist Diploma in a program below (or the equivalent):
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Electronics
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Stationary Engineering
A minimum of 70% cumulative GPA in your qualifying program above is required. In order to be considered, you must upload this supporting transcript to your application and will be asked for an official copy of this transcript should you be selected for an interview. If applicable, you must have Canadian equivalency of foreign education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written), consistent with Grade 12 English requirements
Have a valid Class G Ontario driver's license (or able to obtain one before the start of employment)
Eligible to work in Canada
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
