Nuclear Operator in Training - Pickering, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

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Pickering, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Pickering, ON, CA, L1V 2R5
Req ID:42118
Status: TERM Contract
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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.
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Shifts(s): Requires rotating shift work including days and nights on weekdays, weekends and holidays

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Travel:Yes

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Deadline to Apply: March 3, 202OPG 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 netzero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve netzero by 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 resultsdriven professional to join our team in the role of

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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, startup, running and shutdown of various nuclear station systems.
Working safely with various types of equipment.

EDUCATION
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You must meet at least one of the following education requirements:•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
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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
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
WHY OPG?At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change.

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Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
Longterm career growth and development opportunities
Electricity is vital to the province and OPG's clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors
If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG

Our promise to you:

We care about the safety and the wellbeing of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
Opportunities to stretch and develop.
Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

APPLICATION PROCESSACCOMMODA