Engineer in Training and/or Engineering Technologist

Engineer-in-Training or Engineering Technologist or GIS Technician

Orangeville Hydro Limited is a local distribution company that is responsible for distributing electricity to approximately 12,500 homes and businesses within the Town of Orangeville and the Town of Grand Valley.

Reporting to the Manager of Operations & Engineering, you will be helping to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the electrical distribution system. You will be directly involved in the design, planning, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system. This position plays a key role in the technical and financial planning of distribution, station, and metering assets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and planning of the overhead and underground distribution systems
• Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets associated with all capital, maintenance, and customer demand projects
• Monitor system health including inspection reports outage data, power quality data, and feeder loading
• Monitor and maintain advanced metering infrastructure and advanced distribution equipment
• Complete short term and long term load forecasting and system design to accommodate growth
• Assist in the preparation of planning documents including Asset Management Plan, Embedded Generation Plan, Capital Plan and Distribution System Plan
• Prepare and present technical summaries and status reports to management
• Update and maintain asset and easement records within GIS as well as inventory records in Microsoft Access
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
• Produce written job instructions for capital and maintenance projects
• Provide technical advice and support to other departments as well as provide technical customer service regarding power quality issues, meter disputes, conservation programs, loading inquiries, and billing issues
• In an emergency and staff shortages, provide field assistance under the direction of the Working Foreman or on call lines staff
• Visit and inspect jobsites as required as well as complete field inspections of assets
• Liaise and coordinate projects with various departments, third parties, customers, and stakeholders
• Adhere to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, as well as Orangeville Hydro’s Policies and Procedures
• Assist the Engineering department and other departments with other duties as required   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma, or a graduate from a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate program
• Experience within the electrical distribution sector would be considered an asset including overhead and underground construction, industrial and commercial services, joint use, metering, and information technology
• Knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, common utility procedures and policies as they relate to the distribution system
• Knowledge and experience to operate and maintain operating systems and computer software including GIS, CAD and SCADA would be an asset (AutoCAD Map 3D, SPIDAcalc, Oracle, Microsoft Office including Access)
• A good understanding of safety procedures and electrical hazards related to the electrical industry
• Valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing

The successful applicant must possess a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of an organization that is team focused and community oriented.

Orangeville Hydro Limited offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by March 2, 2018 to:

Human Resources, Orangeville Hydro Limited

400 C Line, Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8

careers@orangevillehydro.on.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

February 7, 2018