Status: Term Employment (up to 2026). Review posting for more detail on Term employment with OPG.
Working Conditions: On-Site
Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent plus 3 years further study in a related field.
Location: Bowmanville, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes- 10%
Deadline to Apply: April 2, 2023
BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.
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 cleantech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of a temporary (TERM) Radiation Protection & Safety Technician.
As a TERM employee for Ontario Power Generation, successful candidates will become members of the Power Workers Union (PWU) hiring hall and will be supporting the long-term life of the Pickering Generating Station. Successful candidates will receive an attractive wage and benefit package including life insurance, drug and dental plan and retirement program through the Power Sector Benefit Trust. Members of the PWU have the protection of a collective agreement governing working conditions. For details on working for the PWU hiring hall and accompanying benefits, please visit http://www.pwu.ca/hiring-hall
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.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities are consistent with health physics, radiation protection and conventional safety training and experience associated with a large utility generating station and laboratory environment.
In accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations:
- Assist in the development and implementation of new testing procedures and methods for radiological and dosimetry analyses.
- Assist line management in the implementation of local and corporate programs relative to concerns regarding health physics, radiation protection, health and safety issues, and emergency preparedness and response plans. Collect, compile and assess information as necessary to prepare reports.
- Be accountable for the health, safety and well being of self and others, in accordance with technical/ operating procedures and standards, including the development of technical/operating solutions to problems.
- Be responsible for all aspects of operating assigned equipment and systems. Perform basic maintenance on related equipment.
- Carry out a variety of measurements including inspection, maintenance and testing of health physics, radiation protection and conventional safety equipment and processes to recognized standards and procedures.
- Develop and maintain a reporting system to provide feedback for controlling work, materials, costs and other purposes.
- Establish and maintain technical specifications for instruments, computer hardware and software. Order and connect instruments and computer equipment; install vendor-supplied software as required. Perform commissioning tests on new or repaired instruments, computer equipment and materials, and write reports on the results. Interface with software developers to ensure that software applications are developed in accordance with the specifications. Inspect, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair instruments, computers and software, consulting with suppliers and requesting their assistance as necessary. Using standard office commercial software for spreadsheet and database applications, develop new computer applications to calculate results, verify results for accuracy, and prepare charts and summaries. Maintain inventory of instruments, and computer hardware and software.
- Hold required regulatory licenses required to perform the duties.
- Maintain specific Radiation Protection (RP) programs such as licensed source control. Provide RP technical assistance and troubleshooting to internal and external personnel. Carry out, or participate in the development and implementation of programs related to RP. Perform field inspections and surveys to ensure compliance with policies, practices and procedures. Carry out or participate in investigations of incidents/accidents.
- Participate in commissioning activities associated with new or modified equipment and instruments, and with plant modifications.
- Perform industrial hygiene sampling and analyses; such as asbestos; ammonia, H2S detection; confined space checks; noise sampling; identify 'buddy areas'; microwaves; perform heat stress measurements; check dust fallout outside the plant; SO2; breathing air; ozone; air quality; sewage system monitoring; etc., activities according to established procedures. Perform various tests as required.
- Provide technical expertise in the areas of health physics, radiation protection, and conventional safety issues as they relate to the workplace, including workplace hazards, and to the environment. Interpret health and safety legislation as it affects the workplace. Carry out both nonstandard and special tests and analyses, associated with health physics, radiation protection, hazardous material identification, and associated monitoring processes.
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 or equivalent plus 3 years further study in a related field.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of maintenance and operating responsibilities including relevant procedures, problems, codes, and standards, system equipment characteristics, control, maintenance and resources requirements.
- Knowledge related to field/operational radiation protection and health physics practices and procedures, in addition to having a good working knowledge regarding the operation of a nuclear facility an asset.
- Experience in the operation of nuclear generating plants, including specialized equipment, processes, tooling, techniques and methods used, and the application of the specialty to nuclear generating stations and associated facilities an asset.
- Strong planning and leadership skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
