Manager, Energy Services and Grid Modernization | ERTH Power Corp - Ingersoll

Manager, Energy Services and Grid Modernization

ERTH Power Corporation is a forward-thinking, regulated local distribution company (LDC) dedicated to delivering safe and reliable electricity to approximately 25,000 customers across 15 communities within its licensed service territory. A subsidiary of ERTH Corporation, ERTH Power is owned by nine municipal shareholders and is committed to meeting the evolving energy needs of its customers through innovation, technology, and the adoption of smart grid solutions.

As a proud “Hometown” community partner, ERTH’s values drive our everyday actions:

• Putting Safety First
• Sustainability
• Protecting the Environment
• Strive for Operational & Performance Excellence
• Leader in Quality Innovation & Customer Care and Responsive Service Delivery
• Committed to our People, Culture & Community Partnerships

As a result of our continued growth, ERTH Power is actively recruiting for a Manager, Energy Services and Grid Modernization.  This is an in-office position, located in Ingersoll, ON.

Position Summary

The Manager, Energy Services and Grid Modernization helps to design, develop, and implement advanced electrical grid systems to create more efficient, reliable, and sustainable power network.  This role is responsible for grid intelligence technologies, automation, stations, SCADA, OMS and the day-to-day operations of the metering and smart grid environment. 

General Duties and Responsibilities:

 Metering and AMI

• Supervise the installation and maintenance of C&I Metering for GS customers and smart metering process for all customers ensuring data accuracy
• Operation and maintenance of the AMI network and oversight of ERTH’s settlement provider and head end
• Oversee the day-to-day work planning and scheduling of metering employees

Grid Protection, Modernization and System Engineering

• Schedule maintenance, repairs, upgrades and capital projects
• Conduct reliability analysis, load flow studies and provide recommendations for distribution system investment and load growth studies with HONI & IESO
• Assist with procurement and contract documentation
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors to ensure effective execution of projects are delivered on time and within budget

Technical Leadership and Support

• Lead and support the grid modernization by conduction assessments, evaluating technology options, providing technical analysis to develop specification and requirements for advanced technological implementations
• Technical lead and support for SCADA improvements, emerging DER technologies and protection and control systems
• Oversee Engineering technologists
• Management of ERTH Power’s control room, currently operating (5*8 hours, including staff, scheduling, UWPC compliance and outage tracking/reporting.)
• Management of ERTH’s Energy Portfolio (Solar PV, Geo Thermal, EV charging network etc.)
• Support technical aspects of program, including site assessments, customer communications etc.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and licensed as a P. Eng
• Minimum 5 years of utility experience and 2 years of leadership dealing with regulatory authorities, smart metering, SCADA, electrical distribution system engineering, control room and smart grid technology

ERTH Power offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. If our values resonate with you, and you are a dynamic team player with a passion for innovation, environmental sustainability, and excellence, we encourage you to apply.  

ERTH is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available during all phases of the recruitment process, as intended under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should an applicant require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.