Mechanical Engineering Co-op or Developmental Student - Central Hydro Plant Group - Summer 2012
	THIS IS A SUMMER CO-OP OR DEVELOPMENTAL STUDENT PLACEMENT (May 2012 - August 2012) Location: North Bay, Ontario GENERATE a future of possibilities As one of North America's leading electricity producers, Ontario Power Generation offers challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value - and where you can realize your personal and professional goals. OPG's Central Hydro Plant Group is offering a Summer Co-op or Developmental employment opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Student in our Engineering Department, based in North Bay, Ontario. The Central Hydro Plant Group operates 26 small hydro stations and associated control structures across Central Ontario with service centres located in North Bay, Coniston, Gravenhurst and Campbellford. Please note, this position is based out of our Central Hydro Plant Group headquarters in North Bay, Ontario. As the successful candidate you may have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of duties which may include: Assisting with the Flow Control Equipment Mechanical Engineering oversight program Providing general assistance to the mechanical engineering staff Assisting with drawing searches We are searching for an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering student , who has successfully completed a minimum of second year and will be returning to university (full time) upon completion of this work term, or requires one final work term in order to graduate. Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and knowledge: Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite, Outlook, WIndows XP, Autocad, etc.) Academic courses in steel structures, properties and failure of equipment/materials/services, stress analysis, error estimation, hydraulic engineering and probability theory and knowledge of database design would be an asset Experience using AutoCad would also be an asset Experience in mechanical equipment design Technical ability and the ability to interpret engineering drawings Working knowledge of safety in an industrial environment Effective problem solving skills and a willingness to learn We offer students an opportunity to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced and diverse work environment. We hire dozens of Students each term, and we work hard to keep them challenged and provide learning opportunities. In fact, many of our Students return for a second term because the OPG experience is so valuable. Many return after graduation. So tell us what areas you're interested in and we'll tell you what you can accomplish in the months you're with us, while you enjoy networking with your peers in a flex-time and business-casual work environment! If you are ready to be challenged, please apply on-line only at www.mypowercareer.com , no later than midnight, Sunday February 26, 2012. OPG sincerely thanks all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In the event you are selected for an interview, please note you will be required to provide transcripts. You must be eligible to work in Canada. OPG supports the principles and practices of diversity.			Location : Toronto Category : Other Industry : Power and Utilities   Share