SUPERVISOR OF GENERATION OPERATIONS

SUPERVISOR OF GENERATION OPERATIONS

Located in beautiful cottage country, Orillia Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) has a challenging and unique opportunity for a highly motivated and proactive individual to lead a talented team that operates and maintains our generation facilities. OPGC owns and operates six waterpower generating stations and seven solar generation facilities, with a total generating capacity of 22 MW. Reporting to the Director of Operations & Engineering, this position will supervise and manage a group of unionized tradespeople and operations staff to help achieve the company’s goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous commitment to safety, with adherence to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, the EUSA rule book and OPGC’s Health and Safety Systems.
• Ensure regulatory obligations under applicable acts and legislation are met, including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Environmental Protection Act, and effectively communicate with the applicable agencies such as MOL, MOECC, MNRF, PCA, IHSA, and ESA to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
• Provide strong leadership to the operations team to maximize electrical generation output, manage costs, and meet company workloads and schedules.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective preventive maintenance / condition monitoring
• Assist in development and implementation of operating and capital budgets, including reviewing and scheduling of workforce resources and equipment.
• Undertake procurement activities for contractors and materials, following company purchasing
• Effectively manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure achievement of quality, safety, and environmental performance expectations.
• Create a climate in which employees want to excel and contribute to team development and success by effectively coaching and directing staff members.
• Promote individual job performance and accountability, as well as inspiring the team to work collectively to achieve company success.
• Provide oversite to ensure effective management and operation of protection and control systems / SCADA.
• Ensure that direct reports and areas of accountability meet all requirements regarding legislated regulations, company policies and practices, and collective agreement.
• Plan, schedule and assign tasks to team members to ensure efficient completion of work.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical Technician / Technology diploma or recognized
• Certified Engineering Technician / Technologist with OACETT or equivalent.
• 10 years’ experience in hydro-electric generation or heavy industrial plant, with minimum 5 years in a leadership role (preferably in a multi-trade environment).
• Proficiency and experience in implementing operational, legal and regulatory requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations including Utility Work Protection and sustaining a safe work culture. (WSIB Sector Specific JHSC Certification an asset).
• Superior leadership, organization, planning, communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with control centre operations and SCADA systems.
• A reputation for integrity, sound judgement, problem solving and effective change
• Demonstrated ability to conduct labour relations in a unionized
• Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s license in the Province of Ontario. 

Interested applicants should submit their resume, detailing related education, qualifications, training certificates and experience no later than May 8, 2023, to:

Orillia Power Generation Corporation, 61 Progress Drive, Orillia, ON  L3V 0T7

Fax (705)881-9034 e-mail abowman@orilliapower.ca

Attention:  Angelina Bowman, H&S / People Officer

Personal information submitted will be solely used to determine eligibility for employment in this position.

Orillia Power Generation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Orillia Power Generation Corporation offers accommodation in its recruitment processes for applicants.  If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity please advise if you require accommodation.