Description:
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Project Technician – Electrical & Controls.
Reporting to the First Line Manager Field Engineering, this position is responsible to work in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations: Carry out assigned duties which include (but are not limited to) checks and tests, drawing and code interpretation, report writing, quality inspections and quantity measurements to ensure that assigned systems/facilities are installed in accordance with design specifications, drawings and procedures to the requirements of the applicable Quality Assurance (QA) program.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Participate in the administration of the QA program and all aspects of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Surveillance (QS) programs by ensuring that all relevant QA procedures are adhered to. Prepare and maintain QA procedures as necessary and make recommendations to Manager regarding the procedural changes as appropriate. Work with QA personnel during audits.
- Review and become familiar with applicable drawings, specifications, procedures and codes involving assigned systems. Input to design and other groups on standard industry practices, constructability, and installation processes through all phases of design. Provide interpretations of drawings and specifications as required. Assist in the resolution of installation/modification problems. Discuss with design and prepare 'as built' drawings or develop working sketches of problem areas as necessary. Assemble all necessary documentation including Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and perform project planning/assessing in preparation for execution. Oversee or carry out functional/commissioning checks of system operation as required and document results. Demonstrate and assist more junior Project Technicians in the operation of special equipment, tools, and in performing the various discipline functions, periodically, setting context for work assignment and checking quality and progress of work performed. May work as an individual contributor or as a member of a project or functional team.
- Provide advice to and liaise with the materials function, design, and external suppliers on such items as material specifications, material deficiencies, substitutions, and other matters of concern. As directed, requisition material required for projects.
- Review schedule requirements and ensure that product and/or service is provided as required. Anticipate and identify problem areas, informing Supervisor as appropriate. Coordinate work activities with other groups.
- Assist other groups in the resolution of cost-related problems, the improvement of constructability, and the disposition of redundant material. Prepare scopes and calculate quantities for projects and modifications. Participate in the development of cost estimates and monitoring progress.
- Assemble turnover phase completion documents and coordinate input from other sources. Communicate on an ongoing basis with clients on matter pertaining to transfer of control and completion status.
- Requires entering the operating island, confined spaces, confinement, containment, buddy areas and other areas during an outage/non-outage where there is exposure to hazards such as radiation, steam, etc. for duties such as field walk-downs, verifications, inspections and tests witnessing.
- As directed, oversee all day-to-day Contractor activities at the workplace and maintain a daily log. Prepare or input technical specifications ensuring that assigned contractors perform as specified. Verify contractor progress and report deviations from approved schedules to appropriate designate for resolution. Recommend contract monthly progress completion percentages to Supervisor/Contract Administrator for review/approval. Verify and document contractors' quality and safety through periodic inspections. Ensure that the contractors' Quality Program is being effectively implemented and perform necessary due diligence. Prepare scopes and cost estimates to assist in evaluating contract changes. Ensure Environmental and Hazmat compliance. Obtain Work Authorization and work protection for Contractors as required. Where applicable, perform an active role in the coordination of contractors' safety programs, ensuring the Contractor compliance with pertinent safety rules. Conduct safety inspections as required. Monitor pre-job briefings done by Contractors. Review job safety analyses, as required.
- Accountable for the health, safety and well-being of self and others, in accordance with technical/ operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/operating solutions to problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School, plus two years of related study in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Control Technology or Mechatronics Technology.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.