Subo Sinnathamby

Electrifying life in one generation – What will it take? 

Abstract:

Electrification, economic growth, and the effort to achieve net-zero emissions could double demand for electricity in Ontario by 2050. In short, the province is facing the most consequential period of growth for its electricity sector in a century. 

Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Ontario’s largest clean power producer, is working now to support the future with our vision of electrifying life in one generation. That means building and using more of our clean, reliable power to electrify more facets of everyday life, from transportation to home heating. But what will it take to make this ambitious vision a reality?  

In this engaging discussion with Subo Sinnathamby, OPG’s Chief Projects Officer, find out what OPG is doing now to electrify life and learn about how engineers with multidisciplinary expertise can help power the future through exciting, in-demand careers in the clean energy sector.  

With more than 20 years of experience at OPG, including various leadership roles with the company’s nuclear division, Subo has a wealth of valuable experiences and lessons to share with students. Discuss and learn as she reflects on her journey in the energy industry in this session. 

Speaker Bio:

Since joining OPG in 2001, Subo has held a variety of leadership positions at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) within the Nuclear Division. More recently, Subo was appointed as OPG’s Chief Projects Officer. She plans to continue her focus on project excellence and building strong teams to enable generating clean, reliable power for all Ontarians. Subo recognizes the importance of driving project excellence by leading with world class project fundamentals, leveraging lessons learned and recognizing the importance of great leadership. Subo is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and serves on the Board of Directors for Atura Power and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.  

In her previous role as Senior Vice President, Nuclear Refurbishment, Subo was responsible for all aspects of the Darlington Refurbishment Project, preparing the plant for 30+ additional years of low-cost, safe and reliable power generation. Subo has led the Darlington Refurbishment through several milestones, including Unit 3’s successful return to commercial operations, ahead of schedule. Subo’s continued focus on innovation and building a sustainable culture have enabled the team to execute the Refurbishment scope to the highest standard. With the world watching, Subo’s leadership has propelled the Refurbishment Project to attention on a global stage, with leaders from stations across the world looking to benchmark OPG’s success.  

A fierce advocate of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Subo is also the executive sponsor of OPG’s Women's empowerment groups, designed to create an environment that allows women to thrive in the workplace. Subo also provides mentorship to women both internal to the organization and externally through a number of forums.  

Subo is a graduate from the University of Guelph, with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and has been a member of the Professional Engineers Ontario since 1998.