Shift Engineer / Operations Technician (2nd Class)

.Introduction

Atura Power is the largest fleet of combined cycle power plants in Ontario. Our facilities are located across the province including Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto, and Windsor. This position is located at Brighton Beach Generating Station (BBGS) in Windsor ON. BBGS is a combined cycle natural gas electric generating facility that creates 560 MW of electricity for the Ontario electricity market.

At Atura Power: we are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways to do things better, we always act with integrity. Join the team that powers the province!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager/Chief Operating Engineer, the Shift Engineer will strive to enhance the province of Ontario’s quality of life by providing safe, clean, efficient, and reliable electricity. This role will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our employees and our neighbours, be a team player, possess strong leadership and analytical aptitude, show attention to detail, have excellent communication skills, be willing to take part in continuing education, be creative, think logically, have good problem-solving skills, and have excellent technical knowledge. This position is represented by the Power Workers Union.

Responsibilities

Typical duties and responsibilities include but are not inclusive of overseeing shift operations of the power plant, trouble shooting technical issues and applying operational skills in maximizing energy production and efficiency. This includes the application of problem-solving skills in real time, managing outage activities and aiding in the development of and adherence to operation procedures. The position requires an operator with strong education, knowledge, and experience in the operation of power equipment, and its operational impact on station performance. Accountabilities will include overseeing the activities of assigned staff and planning, organizing, and assigning tasks to ensure the continuous safe, efficient, and economical operation of Brighton Beach Generating Station.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:

+ Communications with the Commercial team, IESO, Hydro One and all other operations stakeholders + Completion of Maximo work orders ensuring the adequacy of Assistant Shift Engineers Work Orders. + Completion of all site documentation requirements including the Shift Engineer Log as required by OE Reg 219/01, ensuring completeness and accuracy according to all PEC procedures and policies. + Shift changeover communication & documentation as necessary. Review of all shift logs from the Assistant Shift Engineer.

Qualifications/Competencies:

This position requires candidates to:

Physical Requirements:

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity. Atura Power seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Atura Power offers competitive wages, benefits, and compliance with the current collective agreement. Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused. We thank all applicants in advance, only applicants selected for the interview process will be contacted.