• Thorough knowledge and experience in standby power generation, maintenance and repair of equipment for the distribution, safety and use of electrical energy at different voltages.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental legislation and the policies, procedures and regulations that apply to this work and have practical knowledge and be conversant with the current Ontario Electrical Safety Code and its practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of field wiring and devices, control circuits, remote terminal units and data communications circuits, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, power wiring layout and installation.
• Knowledge of electrical controls and monitoring as applied to programmable logic controllers, motor types, motor control center, lockouts and grounding.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including incoming power sources, step down transformers, safety relays and distribution panels.
• Knowledge of HVAC and air control systems repair. Knowledge of the processes, procedures and equipment used in the relevant advanced wastewater treatment operations/distribution and collection systems.
• Knowledge of instruments, calibration methods, analyzers, infrared thermography and software tools.

• Problem solving and analytical skills in order to make timely decisions and address work priorities and emergencies.
• Ability to work as a team and to take the initiative when required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex operational control devices.
• Interpersonal skills to provide direction, advice and recommendations to contractors, equipment suppliers, project staff and other Agency personnel.
• Good oral and written communication skills to give advice and instructions and keep logs.
• Ability to use and understand operating and maintenance manuals, blueprints, single-line diagrams and other technical specifications.

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.