Job description
Location: Bowmanville, ON, CA, L1C 3Z8
Req ID: 41152
Status: Regular Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
Location(s): Bowmanville, ON
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: December 18, 2022
OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.
Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.
Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.
OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a professional to join our Nuclear Refurbishment team in the role of
Manager Projects
based out of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in Bowmanville, ON.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Nuclear Projects, the
Manager Projects will be responsible for leading a portfolio of multidisciplinary projects in support of OPG’s long-term, highly complex, multi-stakeholder Darlington Refurbishment mega project.
This role is accountable for leading matrix project execution teams and coordinating project planning and execution. This role also provides oversight and field support to contractors in a manner consistent with project expectations and OPG’s policies, procedures, safety values and objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure work is executed safely, on time and on budget; promote safety as an overriding priority in all activities performed.
- Lead and administer the organization, coordination, and execution of industrial multidiscipline project portfolios, comprising such projects as generation and associated with the generation portion of the Bulk Electricity System.
- Lead matrix project execution teams.
- Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of tenders, and purchasing recommendations.
- Arrange and lead meetings to coordinate the requirements of, and progress by designers, suppliers, construction and operations before and after contract award.
- Maintain close liaison with field construction forces and operations on matters involving design, schedules, costing, and other related issues.
- Coordinate and be responsible for project documentation.
- Ensure appropriate Project Management and Contract Management governance is followed.
- Collaborate with key project stakeholders and drive accountability.
- Set clear expectations for staff and contractors.
- Drive performance to meet project quality, schedule and cost targets.
- Promote a team environment whereby Oversight staff and Contractor staff strive to build a trusting relationship and work together as a team.
EDUCATION
- 4-year University Degree, Engineering, Science or Business
- Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is considered an asset and
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is considered an asset.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 years of people management experience with facilitative leadership skills.
- Experienced in industrial project management, specifically, in developing project requirements and plans; preparing cost estimates; participating in contract bidding and award processes, managing projects in execution phase, and managing project closeout.
- Multiple years experience managing multidiscipline projects in a heavy industrial / mega project environment. Preference will be given to applicants with heavy industrial electrical or mechanical background.
- Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality.
- Sound knowledge and familiarity with equipment and processes in electrical generating stations or similar heavy industries.
- Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability to provide guidance.
- Experience and knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management.
- Prior experience applying commercial contracting methods, contract management, construction methods, codes and standards, quality assurance and health and safety.
- Proven ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
- Demonstrated experience addressing environmental protection and associated concerns.
- Experience in managing projects of increasing complexity is considered a necessary requirement; project complexity would normally be defined by multiple-contract, multiple stakeholder projects with schedule constraints.
- Possess strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills and
- Must processe a valid G driver’s license in good standing.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
WHY OPG?
As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province’s wellbeing.
At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change.
Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.
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.
If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application
online at https://jobs.opg.com / by
11:59 PM E.S.T.,
December 18, 2022. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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 AODA@opg.com
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