Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4 Year University Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Base Location: Niagara, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: July 17, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.
Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Plant Engineer - Mechanical at our Sir Adam Beck Hydro Generating Station, located in Niagara, ON.
Reporting to the Mechanical Production Technical Supervisor, the Senior Plant Engineer - Mechanical will provide technical advice and guidance on a variety of technical matters within designated area of responsibility for hydro station maintenance, operations, performance, design and commissioning.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage mechanical engineering assessments, studies, inspections, investigations, designs, and evaluations for hydro turbine generators, and auxiliary systems associated with hydroelectric generation.
- Support projects with preparation of technical specifications, proposals, drawings, requests for proposals, design reviews and construction estimates.
- Provide technical support and consultation in regards to hydroelectric station maintenance, operations, performance, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government agencies as required.
- Support production by providing advice, responding to equipment failures, conducting field investigations, preparing reports, and recommending actions.
- Develop plans, standards and technical procedures for inspection, maintenance, unit overhauls and asset life management programs.
- Pre-start health and safety reviews, investigation of safety or technical incidents.
- Improve equipment reliability through equipment failure reviews, plant health assessments, PM updates and risk reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 year University Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Unrestricted Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) certification in good standing in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
- 8 years of relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineer in hydroelectric generation or related relevant industries; consideration will be given to more junior candidates.
- Experience conducting assessments, testing, studies, inspections, investigations, design, evaluations, construction monitoring & maintenance of mechanical works associated with generating stations.
- Experience participating in and leading root cause analysis for equipment issues.
- Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills for the purposes of gathering and relaying information, resolving issues of concern.
- Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment that is dedicated to engineering excellence and best practices.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and ability to make quick decisions;High integrity, upholding company values including H&S, and protection of the environment;Results and detail oriented individual.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the OH&S Act and Regulations, especially for Industrial Establishments (Ont Reg 851) & Construction (Ont Reg 213) and various codes and standards associated with mechanical engineering and application of their requirements.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
