Electrical and Control Project Technician

at  Ontario Power Generation

Location:Bowmanville, ON, CA, L1C 3Z8
Req ID: 45215
Job Title: Electrical and Control Project Technician
Status: TERM (contract up to 2026)
Education Level: Minimum High School Diploma plus 2-year technician/techology college diploma in electrical engineering or a Certificate of Qualification (442A, 309A, or 447A)
Location(s): Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3Z8
Shifts(s): Days: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm Friday 7:00am-1:00pm
Travel: Up to 10% - Durham Region
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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations.
• Support station with work planning, assessing, inspections and site walk downs.
• Maintain Quality Assurance program and all aspects of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Surveillance (QS) programs ensuring all QA procedures are satisfied. Assigned duties will encompass office and field elements.
• Review and become familiar with applicable drawings, specifications, procedures and codes involving assigned systems. Assist in the resolution of constructability, installation/modification issues.
• Provide advice to and liaise with project stakeholders, and external suppliers with on such items as material specifications, material deficiencies, and substitutions facilitating successful project implementation.
• Schedule adherence meeting established milestones are critical to safe operation of the station.
• While overseeing contractor activities at the workplace. Verify contractor progress and report deviations from approved Inspection & Test Plans schedules to appropriate supervisor for resolution.
• Accountable for the health, safety and well-being of self and others.
• Accountable for maintaining minimum training requirements while being mentored with experienced staff, potential for radiological work as an ARW (Atomic Radiation Worker).

EDUCATION

• Minimum High School Diploma plus 2-year technician/techology college diploma in electrical engineering or a Certificate of Qualification (442A, 309A, or 447A)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-year technician/technology college diploma in electrical engineering or a Certificate of Qualification (442A, 309A or 447A)
• 3+ years of experience as a electrical and control technician;
• Comfortable working at heights, confined spaces and wearing radiation protective equipment executing assigned duties.
• Ability to read & understand construction drawings;
• Advanced skills and working knowledge in MS-Office (Particularly Excel and Access); strong knowledge in data management is a bonus. Visio and Asset Suite 7 experience is an asset;
• Work as part of a team in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with tight deadlines and expected high level of detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare effective documentation and establish collaborative internal and external relationships;
• Electrical & Controls – Experience with electrical ESA programs
• Days based organization, but flexibility required to work shifts and weekends as necessary.
• The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
• Be eligible to work in Canada

Please refer the Job description for details