Greater Sudbury Hydro INC | Electrical System Operator 'A'

Electrical System Operator ‘A’

(Operator in Training may be considered)

Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc. (GSHI) is a trusted electrical distribution company delivering safe and reliable electricity to the City of Greater Sudbury and West Nipissing.  GSHI is part of Greater Sudbury Utilities, a diversified, community-owned corporation focused on excellence, innovation, and growth. The GSU group of companies provides leadership in energy distribution, alternative generation, water heater rental products, and leading-edge telecommunications technologies and services.

What we offer

Stay healthy and well with a competitive compensation package including:

• Comprehensive benefits (Health, Dental, LTD, Life Insurance, EAP)
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan
• Ongoing training and development
• Salary: Apprentice stating at $38.77/hour up to $51.52/hour based on qualifications

For more information about OMERS, visit: https://www.omers.com/

About the Opportunity

Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc. requires an Electrical System Operator.  The System Operator will monitor SCADA systems and respond to distribution system events by analyzing data and directing field crews to ensure safety of personnel, safeguard distribution system equipment, minimize the duration of system disturbances, and maximize system integrity. 

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical System Operator to be at the forefront of maintaining a safe and reliable power system. In this role, you will make real-time operational decisions, coordinate system switching, support outage restoration efforts, and help ensure uninterrupted service to our communities. Along with meaningful and rewarding work, this position offers long-term career stability and a strong work-life balance in an affordable Northern Ontario community.

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain system performance within established guidelines
• Carryout planned switching operations
• React to system disturbances and direct emergency switching and power restoration
• Process requests to undertake work on the system
• Prepare and maintain operating records, reports, daily log, etc.
• Schedule and perform locates by processing requests and reviewing schematics to issue clearance to customer or dispatch locator
• Participate in on-call duties

Seeking the following qualifications:

• Requires a Diploma from a Community College in Electrical Engineering Technician in Power Systems or equivalent experience or formal technical education.
• Successful completion of a recognized “Operator’s” training course including the required apprenticeship hours and be in possession of a recognized Operator’s certificate would be an asset.
• The proficiency and technical ability to use applicable computer applications and software including SCADA/OMS and GIS.
• Possession of a Class “G” driver’s license or one of a higher classification.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work calmly and competently under the stress of power outages.

The successful applicant will be required to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to:

jobposting@gsuinc.ca

Applicants will be reviewed starting November 2^th and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.  This position is currently vacant.

To help us process your application quickly and efficiently, please follow these submission guidelines:

1. Submit your application as a PDF only.
2. Combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document. Please submit only one file.
3. Include your full name in the file name.
   Example: First name-Last name-Resume.pdf
4. Include the job title in the subject line of your email.
   Example: Application – System Operator ‘A’

GSU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by GSU, please advise if you require an accommodation.