HVDC Maintenance Engineer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance & Operations Engineering Support department. Under the general
direction of the MOES Mechanical Section Head or delegate, will provide engineering support for all energy stream assets, with a
focus on HVDC Stations to ensure safe, economic, and reliable operations. Mechanical Engineering will be applied toward
innovative problem solving, root cause analysis, maintenance program development, commissioning, application of predictive
monitoring technology, project scope development and budgeting.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mechanical engineer support for new installations, rehabilitation, up-grades and maintenance of energy stream
assets.
- Participate in scope development and prepare condition assessments, technical specifications, recommendations, estimates,
and commissioning procedures for the energy stream assets.
- Vibration & Air Gap monitoring and analysis of Synchronous Condensers, Hydraulic and Thermal Generating units.
- Perform site inspections and investigations to gather project information.
- Participate in commissioning and final performance testing for new, repaired, or refurbished systems/equipment.
- Lead various working groups through specific work assignments such as installation of new equipment or refurbishments,
equipment assessments, testing and commissioning.
- Lead the creation of Maintenance Procedures and Maintenance change requests in collaboration with the applicable
Operations & Maintenance Staff and Asset Management.
- Prepare engineering drawings for mechanical systems in compliance with design criteria, industry standards and regulatory
requirements.
- Analyze operating equipment performance and failures, then implement/recommend the most economical modifications to
provide efficient and safe operation to improve reliability, availability and performance.
- Analyze equipment operating data and evaluate overall effectiveness of maintenance programs and functional design.
- Analyze Force Outage Reports and complete root cause analysis and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in a Mechanical Engineering program from a university of recognized standing plus a
minimum of four years' experience. Experience directly related in the field of conversion of electricity or electrical generation
would be an asset.
- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a
specified amount of time.
- Working knowledge of safety, mechanical engineering standards, regulatory requirements, codes and practices, including
general knowledge of Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba (ITSM).
- General knowledge of non-destructive examination, metallurgy, heat treating, materials selection, common welding processes
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