Introduction

Atura Power operates 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 the Portlands Energy Centre (PEC), in Toronto, Ontario. PEC is a natural gas combined cycle electric generating facility that generates for the Ontario electricity market.

Guided by our values, 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!

General Information

Reporting to the Sr. Plant Engineering Manager within the Asset Management department, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing plant engineering support in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and corporate support staff to achieve reliable operation and continuous improvement of all plant equipment located at Atura Powers Portlands Energy Centre.

The PEC Electrical Plant Engineer is the first contact for the plant to access electrical engineering support and provides general troubleshooting / technical support for a wide variety of equipment issues. This role is supported by a co-located Mechanical Plant Engineer and a centrally based team of System Engineers that provide subject matter expertise for their systems across all Atura Powers assets. The Electrical Plant Engineer may also be required to take on system or other discipline engineering responsibility, support to other assets or locations, dependent on resource demands. The successful candidate will be able to think logically, troubleshoot, collaborate closely with the operations and maintenance teams to develop solutions for issues, some of which have never been seen before.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to plant operation and maintenance teams including troubleshooting of equipment problems;
• Analyze and assess equipment condition through review of field test data and other equipment-centered information systems;
• Perform and direct investigative assessments, develop testing plans, perform equipment root cause failure analysis, and support equipment restoration activities;
• Assist in definition and implementation of corrective and preventative maintenance planning for plant equipment and systems based on industry best practices;

• Perform risk identification and identify mitigations with respect to plant equipment and processes;

• Collaborate with the Mechanical Plant Engineer and System Engineers to support plant maintenance and operations activities, projects, troubleshooting;

• Design engineered solutions to solve problems (or solicit internal or external expertise when work is outside core technical capabilities) to meet project schedules or other corporate objectives;
• Prepare and review calculations, design documents, and specifications, conceptual studies, designs, reports, and proposals;

• Initiate comprehensive capital improvement projects that include developing clear definitions of scope, investment valuations of alternatives, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans;
• Support projects through review of engineering design documentation from equipment manufacturers and outside consulting firms including drawings, submittals, calculations, reports and other related information;
• Ensure relevant documentation is retained in accordance with company expectations including: drawings, reference manuals, and other related information;
• Coordinate or direct the work of external consultants and contractors;
• Must have unrestricted ability to travel, on occasion, within North America. Must be able to travel within Ontario up to approximately 7 days at a time;
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to provide and present timely, relevant feedback/reporting to various stakeholders. Candidate will be asked to submit a technical writing sample;
• Proficient in reading and understanding electrical discipline drawings including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams, schematics;
• Familiarity with reading and understanding mechanical discipline drawings including P&IDs, piping isometrics, general arrangements, mechanical system drawings;

• Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, NEC, IEEE standards;
• Familiarity with NERC standards is an asset

• Familiarity with Ontario Technical Standards and Safety Act and Regulations; CSA B51; ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, III, IV and VIII; ASME B31.1/B31.3; ASME PCC-1 and -2; National Board Inspection Code, ASHRAE and Cooling Tower Institute codes and standards are considered assets.
• High level of attention to detail;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities;

• Innovative, self-motivated, professional, and able to work without being under direct supervision and contribute in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment;

• Ability to work independently to organize, plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously including providing daily field support;
• Ability to exercise leadership without formal authority and have demonstrated leadership skills for delegation, negotiation, influencing, and consensus building to coordinate work;
• Ability to embrace and lead change;

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of PC-based computer systems and software applications with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Education/Experience:

The qualified candidate will possess the following:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, or comparable discipline, from a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board or international equivalent as recognized by the Washington Accord.
• P. Eng. license with Professional Engineers of Ontario or an equivalent governing body in Canada is required. Individuals eligible but not yet licensed, will also be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive relevant field experience in power generation (e.g. new installations, commissioning, operations, and/or maintenance). Previous industrial field service experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in an industrial plant environment and with a variety of stakeholders including maintenance and operations personnel, engineers, 3rd party contractors
• Experience with plant SCADA; instrumentation & controls; control systems (DCS, PLC); high-, medium- and low-voltage electrical systems; protection systems; etc.
• Previous hands-on experience at a combined cycle power plant is an asset.
• Direct experience (in working environment) with IBM Maximo is an asset.

* This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Successfully complete a criminal record check

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, Mtis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ persons.

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