Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Person

At Portage Power, we have the power to transform the future.

As the largest municipally-owned producer of green power in Ontario, our work produces enough clean, renewable energy to power 110,000 homes annually. That focus on environmental responsibility unites us and powers our work.

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come. 

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Person is responsible for both electrical and mechanical works and performs regular and preventative operations and maintenance of hydro-electric generating equipment. The Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Person also participates in annual and preventative maintenance activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:

• Maintain the highest level of electricity generation possible and water level compliance.

• Perform mechanical and electrical operations and maintenance at generating facilities.

• Participate in annual and preventative maintenance activities.

• Perform regular routine inspections and rounds to check that all electrical and mechanical equipment is functioning properly.

• Perform electrical switching as required.

• Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) equipment as required.

• Monitor and record accurate readings (generation and water levels) on a daily basis.

• Operate hydraulically controlled trashrake.

• Perform control dam maintenance as required, such as remove debris, installing flash boards, booms, using a boat.

• Work on control dams using appropriate safety equipment.

• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of all plant equipment.

• Perform routine safety inspections.

• Learn and apply knowledge of safety equipment and procedures:  hard hats, safety harnesses/lanyards, eye protection, ear protection, foot wear, rubber gloves, hoods, shields, energy isolation/LOTO, working near water ways, working at heights, confined space entry etc.

• Comply and work in accordance with all company and safety policies and procedures in a safe and efficient manner.

• Report all incidents and deficiencies to the supervisor and call for assistance as required.

• Practice and promote good housekeeping practices in all work areas.

• Practice and promote proper use and care of power tools, chainsaws, drills, hand tools, etc.

• Practice and promote proper care and use of company motor vehicle.

• Be available for on-call and call-ins, as needed (nights, weekends, holidays)

• Respond to emergency situations and conditions (e.g. black-outs, oil spills, floods, fires, etc.).

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting.

• Awareness of potential problems and initiate corrective action before it becomes a problem or notify the supervisor if unable to take action.

• Clean, grease and oil equipment on a regular basis.

• Maintain cleanliness of powerhouse and facilities (sweep & wash floors, clean washrooms and windows, dust equipment, etc.).

• General building and grounds maintenance work such as:  painting, snow shoveling, snow plowing, grass mowing, weed eating, raking, window washing, etc.

• Interact with supervisor, co-workers, and administrative office to maintain smooth operations.

• Participate in formal training classes.

• Perform other tasks as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certified as a Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic Millwright or Journeyperson Electrician; or

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and enrolled in an accredited 8,000 hour college-based apprenticeship program as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright or Electrician or equivalent

• Relevant experience considered an asset

• Electrical and mechanical knowledge considered an asset

• Work Protection Code certification or LOTO experience considered an asset

• CPR/First Aid certification considered an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English essential; both oral and written

• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset

• Valid driver’s license -  Class G, and at least two years of clean driving record

• Successful completion of Driver Competency Assessment

The terms and conditions of employment are governed by the collective agreement between EO Generation Limited Partnership and Local 636 of the IBEW.

Portage Power offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Portage Power may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.