HVAC Technician

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Mechanical Technician - HVAC. Reporting to the Supervisor, Maintenance, this position is responsible for refrigeration, cooling, and combined heating and cooling systems, including geo-exchange systems in residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional settings. key accountabilities • Plans, lays out, installs, starts-up, connects, maintains, services, repairs, tests, verifies, commissions and de-commissions refrigeration and air conditioning systems, electronic components and their accessories • Installs and connects piping for the purpose of conveying all types of refrigerants used for both primary and secondary heating and cooling • Checks efficiency outputs and parameters; inspects and checks operation and integrity of components; determines set points; replaces defective, leaking, discoloured and worn components; performs shut-downs and lock outs; makes adjustments to pressures and controls; cleans and lubricates components; checks calibrations; reassembles and repairs components and systems; starts-up, tests and charges the systems • Measures, cuts, bends, threads and connects pipe to functional components and utilities and services, tests, adjusts, commissions and decommissions the system • * Note that candidates who are selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be required to complete online aptitude testing . ** EDUCATION • Have a minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent QUALIFICATIONS • Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (313A) + ODP Card • Willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts (weekends/holidays) • Eligible to work in Canada and Canadian equivalency for foreign education, if applicable • Strong problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; tech/computer comfortable; self-starter • Safety/environmental compliance focus; Health and Safety experience an asset • T echnical: documentation/records, interpret drawings/manuals/tools, troubleshoot • Radiation/contamination control knowledge; pass Radiation Protection training/exams • Physical: heights/harness, confined spaces, hot/cold; lift 50 lb; forklift/elevated wok platforms; valid Ontario G license is an asset OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro. As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history. P lease submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ . OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Onsite Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework. OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities. In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.