System Engineer - Balance of Plant

Introduction

Atura Power is the largest fleet of combined cycle power plants in Ontario. Our facilities are located across the province including Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto and Windsor. This position is based out of the Atura Power Oakville office and will require regular travel to each of our operating plants.

Guided by our values, we are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways to do things better, we always act with integrity. Join the team that powers the province!

General Information

Reporting to the Engineering Manager within the Asset Management team, the successful candidate will collaborate with plant and corporate support staff to improve equipment reliability, performance, and lifecycle management across Atura Power’s Ontario generating facilities.

The Balance of Plant (BOP) System Engineer develops and implements solutions to operations and maintenance issues, supports the design, planning, and execution of capital projects, and optimizes maintenance strategies to achieve the lowest total lifecycle cost while meeting industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Atura Power procedures.

The successful candidate will provide technical support and leadership to Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Legal, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in Balance of Plant equipment, including pumps; fuel-gas and instrument-air compressors; heat exchangers; air-cooled and water-cooled condensers; circulating-water systems; cooling towers; electrolyzers; and auxiliary boilers.
• Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance teams by interpreting inspection results, field-test data, operating trends, and control-system information to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify degradation, and recommend corrective action.
• Lead investigative assessments and root-cause analyses, develop testing plans, and track corrective actions, lessons learned, and fleet-wide applicability through closure.
• Exercise independent technical judgment, draw conclusions, make decisions, and communicate recommendations to management and affected parties in a way that builds consensus and supports timely outcomes.
• Develop engineered solutions and support capital projects by defining scopes and technical specifications, evaluating alternatives and vendor proposals, and managing technical deliverables through completion and closeout. Engage internal or external expertise as required.
• Review engineering design documentation from equipment manufacturers and external vendors, including drawings, calculations, reports, and technical submittals, to confirm compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Coordinate equipment commissioning, including test planning, data quality review, reporting, and coordination with commercial or regulatory stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend vendors, contractors, and technical service providers based on technical capability, relevant experience, quality systems, safety performance, and ability to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain and govern OEM technical information, including technical information letters, service bulletins, product bulletins, manuals, and recommended actions, and ensure applicable requirements are incorporated into maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership during planned and forced outages, including scope development, quality-plan review, field oversight, procurement of critical spares and long-lead components, specialized tooling, repair requirements, contingency planning, issue resolution, and return-to-service decisions.
• Plan and lead equipment condition assessments and inspections, including scope development, acceptance-criteria review, data validation, deficiency classification, and repair recommendations.
• Ensure equipment changes are completed through the applicable management-of-change process and that drawings, procedures, maintenance plans, spare-parts requirements, and training materials are updated.
• Develop and maintain fleet-wide lifecycle plans for assigned equipment, incorporating inspection histories, maintenance intervals, upgrade roadmaps, risk assessments, and long-range capital forecasts.
• Monitor equipment health and operating performance using plant historians, OEM monitoring systems, inspection findings, alarms, vibration data, and maintenance history.
• Ensure current drawings, reference manuals, procedures, and related technical records are retained in accordance with company document-control requirements.
• Advise on risk identification, categorization, and mitigation with respect to assigned discipline and systems.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior members of the team.
• Ability to travel without restriction within North America and undertake assignments in Ontario for up to approximately 30 consecutive days.”

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will be asked to submit a technical writing sample.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, including P&IDs, piping isometrics, general arrangement drawings, equipment layout drawings, and assembly and installation drawings.
• Working knowledge of applicable Ontario regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards, including TSSA requirements, CSA B51, applicable sections of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.1 Power Piping, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, and relevant equipment and performance standards. Familiarity with CSA B149.1, CSA B52, API, NFPA, NBIC, and fitness-for-service standards is an asset.
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills, with the ability to develop practical recommendations for complex technical and operational issues.
• Innovative, self-motivated, and professional, with the ability to contribute effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work independently and organize, plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing daily field support.
• Ability to embrace and lead change.
• Demonstrated familiarity with project management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based systems and software applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, or an internationally equivalent degree recognized under the Washington Accord.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation recognized by PEO or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power plant design and maintenance activities.
• Experience planning, conducting, reviewing, and documenting engineering studies related to power-plant equipment performance, condition, reliability, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with the design, installation, and commissioning of power plant equipment is an asset.
• Previous hands-on experience at a combined-cycle power plant is an asset.
• Experience with IBM Maximo is an asset.

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity. Atura Power seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ persons.

Atura Power offers competitive wages, and benefits. Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused.