Machinery Vibration & Balancing Engineer

Location:Toronto, ON, CA, M8Z 5G5

Req ID: 52655

Status: Regular Full Time Working Conditions: Hybrid Education Level: 4-year Bachleor's Degree Base Location: Etobicoke, ON Shifts(s): Days Travel: 50% Deadline to Apply: August 25, 2025 Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

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 Machinery Vibration & Balancing Engineer.

Reporting to the Manager Power Equipment, this role will develop solutions to technically complex programs problems in support of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) power plant operations, maintenance, design, or construction. The Machinery Vibration & Balancing Engineer will set objectives and carry out technical programs to provide expert consultative and technical services to clients, as well as present and explain advice or proposed solutions, providing support rationale for major technical and environmental decisions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Develop, plan, coordinate and carry out field vibration testing for the purpose of rotating equipment (e.g., pumps, motors, compressors, turbines etc.) assessment, diagnosis, and root cause investigation.

- Perform in-situ single and multiplane balancing on fans, motors, pumps, hydro and steam turbine-generator sets.

- Carry out a broad range of engineering analysis activities including Vibration time/frequency/angle domain analyses, Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) Analysis, Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA), Modal Modification Prediction (MMP), advanced Rotor Dynamics and Torsional Vibration analyses.

- Lead field test programs, projects and develop work plans, determine resource requirements, and balance workload with available resources (if applicable), coordinate work efforts with other involved groups, adapt project/study activities to address changing priorities, anticipate and resolve problems, and accomplish planned work results to the satisfaction of the client and within established budgetary and scheduling constraints.

- Provide technical supervision to technicians and junior engineers.

- Produce technical remedial reports to increase operational and maintenance efficiencies or enhance plant's environmental performance, design and construction.

- Develop and provide specialized technical training programs for the development of staff expertise to meet OPG and Business Unit requirements. Evaluate effectiveness of training programs, as required.

- Develop and implement internal standards and/or programs to reflect external regulations and technical developments.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 4-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical preferred.

- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience working in the areas of vibration, balancing and rotating equipment in power plants, chemical process facilities, or similar industrial settings.

- In-depth knowledge in vibration measurement, monitoring, and fault diagnostics of power equipment’s / machines.

- Experience in implementation of standards, methods, procedures, jurisdictional and industrial codes and the setting of work program objectives.

- Experience in vibration monitoring and support of steam turbines.

- Experience in resolving vibration problems in power equipment / machines using some of the following methods:

- Vibration Measurement

- Impact Testing

- Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA)

- Operational Modal Analysis (OMA)

- Operating Deflection Shape (ODS)

- Finite Element Analysis

- Motion Amplification Videography

- ISO approved Category IV certification in Vibration

- Experience in the inter-relationships with internal stakeholders, manufacturers, and suppliers, as well as Government and Regulatory Agencies is an asset.

- Ability to travel across Ontario up to 50% of the year, with overnight trips that are 3-5 days in length.

- Fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario (PEng)

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 application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.

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 province’s 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 jobs.opg.com. 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.