Planning & Scheduling Technician - Niagara, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

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Niagara, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Location:

Niagara, ON, CA, L2E 6S4
Req ID:46470
Job Title:Planning & Scheduling Technician**- #LI-Onsite- Status: Regular Full-time- Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus up to two years of study in a related field, or equivalents* plus either a trades apprenticeship or operating training.*- Number of Positions: 2- Location(s): Niagara, ON- Shifts(s): Days- Travel: 10%- Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2024
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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.
ACCOMMODATIONS
NEW CAMPUS:In late 2024, OPG is establishing our new campus at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. The new campus will provide a cuttingedge work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic and resultsdriven professional to join our team in the role of Planning & Scheduling Technician.
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:

In accordance with prescribed safety procedures and regulations, using appropriate tools, systems, databases, and market performance and information, perform the following:
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.
Assist Supervisor by specifying, testing and implementing approved changes/improvements on information/work management systems. Develop, utilize and/or modify report generators to satisfy report requirements.
Maintain an uptodate awareness of business systems, work practices and schedules through attendance at courses or lectures, reading of technical literature, reviewing of logs, reports, and by ongoing collaboration with other work groups.
Monitor progress of schedules and work programs, which includes job site visits. Troubleshoot problems related to nonstandard outputs, review reports obtained through discussions at meetings attended or generated through work management systems and identify variances in the schedule, cost estimate or resource allocations. Facilitate and take minutes of the meetings attended, following up with participants on resolution of outstanding items, as required. Provide status reports and projections.
Prepare and maintain records for official documentation purposes.
Prepare diagrams, reports and networks reflecting planned work, sequence of events, timelines and resource constraints. Initiate ordering of materials and follow up to expedite requests. Inform designated authority where materials do not meet design specifications, such as obsolescence/ nonstandardization.
Provide technical planning assistance to various groups. Recommend a logical work sequence and appropriate cost and resource allocation for designated work orders/projects, based on collaboration with others involved, established procedures and historically related work programs and schedules. Identify and resolve potential problems, recommending opportunities to improve on the process, logical work sequence and resource allocation.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, plus up to two years of study in a related field, or equivalents plus either a trades apprenticeship or operating training*
QUALIFICATIONS:
Mechanical/Electrical trades apprenticeship completed Preferred.
2 years' experience in a Planning and Scheduling role.
Knowledge of installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of industrial machinery and equipment in production plants and power generation assets, including hydroelectric generating equipment.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in Microsoft Software such as Word, Excel.
Work experience with planning software such SAP, Asset Suite, Maximo, etc

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What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario's largest clean energy generator, we're building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.
At OPG, our values are our strengths.

They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change:

Safety - it's our business
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Integrity - always lead with integrity
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Excellence - never satisfied with good enough
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Inclusion - work