Sr. Draftsperson - Electrical

Location

Bowmanville, ON | Canada

Job description

Status: Regular Full Time 

Working Conditions: On-Site

Education Level: Highschool and and 2 years of college in Electrical Techician/Technologist

Location: Bowmanville, ON

Number of Position(s): 2

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: None

Deadline to Apply: March 14, 2024

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of  Sr. Draftsperson – Electrical.

This position is responsible to prepare all types of Electrical drawings and sketches for equipment and electrical systems for the purpose of design, procurement of materials, fabrication and installation in a nuclear generating station utilizing Computer- Aided Drafting system (CADS) technology. More specifically, this involves the preparation or revision of detail and study drawings for fabrication and construction, providing all pertinent information for electrical wiring diagrams, cable block diagrams, and other associated electrical drawings. Prepare bills of material to accompany given drawings. Enter data into On-line Wiring database. Participate in plant walkdowns to ensure configuration management is supported.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Accountable for health, safety and well being of self and others in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/operating solutions to problems.
• Accountable for self-checking in order to prevent and catch errors.
• As directed, obtain reference data, from files, associates or other groups. Review the preparation or production assignment to understand instructions and to determine a logical work approach. Study the given assignment to understand the scope and limits of detail drawing required. Perform calculations as necessary, using the principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry or special formulae, which are supplied, with instructions of use. Refer to supervisor for guidance when conflicting or missing detail is encountered or production problems cannot be resolved. Contact other groups as directed to clarify problems or obtain missing information. Proceed with the preparation of drawings and resolve technical problems encountered.
• Participate in plant walk downs to ensure configuration management is supported.
• Prepare all types of electrical drawings using CADS technology: a) To portray modifications to established design schemes of apparatus, equipment and materials as to location, size, clearances, support quantity. b) To portray assembly for high and low voltage switching structures, grounding, lightning protection, allocation and routing of power/control cables and duct systems, prepare cable pans and conduit drawings), building services (power supplies, lighting, receptacle, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) switchboards (control metering and relaying) and provision for such miscellaneous systems as telephone, public address radio communication, LAN cabling, security alarms and fire detection and control based on established design drawings and general requirement.
• Prepare Bills of Material, material lists, listing such features as material description, make and catalogue number, code markings and quantity for each different type of material shown on the drawings. Perform any necessary calculations. Make use of catalogues or the given data to compile the required detail.
• Provide verification checklists for safety related systems. Requires an understanding of channelization discrepancies (cable separation between channels, groups, and voltages. Ensure new cables have not been routed in overloaded cable trays. Status on line wiring to current built installations if requested.
• Show others, internal and external personnel, how the CADS work stations operate. Demonstrate the use of equipment, operating techniques, etc., to interested parties.

EDUCATION

• Highschool diploma
• 2-years of postsecondary education in Electrical Technician/Technologist

QUALIFICATIONS

• Up to 10 years drafting experience;
• Proficiency using AutoCAD interface and Microsoft Office such as Wrok, Excel and Power Point
• Experience with Online – Wiring Database preferred;
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills for the purpose of gathering and relaying information, resolving issues of concern, etc.;
• Proven ability to work well with others;
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment;
• Results and detail oriented individual;
• High integrity, upholding company values including Health and Safety, and protection of the environment

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

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:

Safety – it’s our business
Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application  online at by 11:59 PM E. S.T. , March 14, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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