Inspection & Maintenance Tech

Status: Permanent Full Time

Working Conditions: On-site

Education Level: Grade 12 plus certification in NDE from the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). Any techniques or level.
Base Location: Pickering / Bowmanville ON

Shift: Days (Must also be available for rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays based on business needs.)
Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: February 28 2026

Salary Range: $41.77 - $64.60 Per Hour

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 Inspection & Maintenance Technician.

Reporting to the FLM this position is responsible for performing non-destructive examinations and maintenance of equipment and facilities (NDE) using radiographic ultrasonic eddy current surface optical/visual or other methods. Performs inspection using NDE techniques of various pressure boundary components welds and supports lifting equipment and other equipment as designated using radiographic ultrasonic eddy current surface optical/visual or other methods equipment mobilization de-mobilization and maintenance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform NDE (radiographic ultrasonic eddy current surface visual) on pressure boundaries welds lifting devices and nuclear components.
• Develop and follow detailed procedures for inspections equipment setup calibration and maintenance tasks.
• Interpret NDE data write technical findings and prepare visual summaries for reports and presentations.
• Operate troubleshoot and maintain NDE instruments and complex electromechanical inspection tools.
• Measure and document turbine blade erosion pressure tube elongation and calandria sag; maintain nuclear components including tube plugging.
• Oversee and mentor staff during inspections ensuring procedures and safety standards are met.
• Verify compliance with welding codes and standards; review welding records and NDE of welds.
• Liaise with operations and maintenance teams deliver NDE training and uphold safety and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 12 (high school diploma) or equivalent.
• Appropriate certifications in Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) such as CGSB Level II or Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) techniques as required for the NDE methods performed.
• Strong understanding of material science industrial metallurgy physics chemistry and industrial methodology as they relate to NDE and technical analysis.
• Proven ability to operate maintain and troubleshoot complex electromechanical devices and precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to prepare detailed concise technical reports and communicate effectively in English with team members and other departments.
• Knowledge of relevant codes standards and procedures for inspection welding and maintenance in an industrial or nuclear environment.

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 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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Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

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.