Manager, Stations (Field) / Toronto Hydro

Manager, Stations (Field) 

WORK ILLUSTRATION:

The Manager, Stations (field) directs, supervises and coordinates work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems.  The incumbent is accountable for safety performance, work quality, staff development, staff productivity and work efficiency to achieve organizational goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the delivery of capital and maintenance work programs efficiently and on time.
• Provide guidance, coaching and leadership to staff to achieve maximum productivity and promote a positive & professional work environment and maintain customer trust.
• Monitor, supervise, report on and maintain overall work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems.
• Provide technical direction, guidance, review and approvals of work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems.
• Ensure staff continuously adheres to safety rules, work procedures, departmental policies and work practices, including providing effective administration of vacation, overtime, relief, attendance management, etc. in accordance with the collective agreement and department policy Conduct crew inspections, site inspections and safety meetings.
• Investigate and respond to incidents, accidents and abnormal conditions.
• Develop and implement improvements in processes, tools, equipment and methods to increase safety, quality, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness.
• Effectively collaborate, coordinate and communicate with internal Toronto Hydro staff and external contractors.       

REQUIREMENTS:           

• MEA Substation Electrician Journeyperson Certification or Certified Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Electrical Engineer (P.Eng) highly preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in overall substations operations and equipment
• Five (5) years supervisory or project management experience; preferably in electrical distribution, station and system planning, design and construction.
• Must have a valid “G” in the Province of Ontario.
• Familiar with relevant legislation including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Toronto Hydro/EUSA Rule Book, Utility Work Protection Code, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

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