Senior Plant Engineer Mechanical

Status:Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Education Level: 4-year Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Base Location: Courtice Ontario

Shift(s): Days

Travel: 25%

Deadline to Apply: October 29 2025

Salary Range: $1704.68 - $2924.93 Per Week

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

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 located in Courtice Ontario.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Engineering this role will provide engineering support for small hydroelectric station redevelopment projects. The role involves providing technical advice and guidance on a variety of matters within the designated area of responsibility including hydro station maintenance operations performance design optimization plant configuration 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 regarding 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 Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Unrestricted Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) certification in good standing in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineer in hydroelectric generation or other relevant industries.
• Valid Class G Ontario driving license (or equivalent) in good standing; Requirement to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of hydro-electric generation.
• Experience conducting assessments testing studies inspections investigations design evaluations construction monitoring & maintenance of mechanical works associated with Hydroelectric Turbines Balance of Plant systems (hoists cranes oil handling systems piping etc.) governor/HPU systems water conveyance systems.
• Experience participating in and leading root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Experience with the Distribution System including connecting distributed energy resources to the grid.
• 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 Occupational Health &Safety 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.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact

What makes a career at OPG different

With operations across Ontario and the United States OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately 50% of the provinces electricity needs largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) refurbishment projects and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at OPG thanks all those who apply; however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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The base salary range considers many factors including but not limited to experience education and training including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.