Operations Supervisor

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.

Operations Supervisor 

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. is the local distribution company serving approximately 38,000 customers in the Town of Milton. 

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. currently has a vacancy for an Operations Supervisor. 

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will: 

• Supervise all operations staff and contractors involved in the construction and maintenance of the overhead and underground distribution system, ensuring adequate staffing is maintained for all regular, overtime, and on-call activities;

• Coordinate and manage restoration of planned and unplanned outages;

• Be accountable for the Forestry requirements of the distribution system;

• Manage the installation and connection of residential, industrial, commercial and temporary services to meet Customer in-service dates;

• Be responsible for various aspects of multiple project planning and preparation including scheduling of work in order of priority, material management and/or ordering and customer interaction;

• Review and approve technical requirements and construction details of proposed work; provide technical assistance/advice and recommendations as required;

• Review and analyze work with the view of improving methods, practices, scheduling, cost efficiencies and customer service;

• Be responsible for the procurement and maintenance of all line vehicles, tools and equipment;

• Be responsible for providing input to annual budgeting process and for monitoring operational budget areas;

• Perform site visits to crews and contractors in accordance with corporate policy and procedural guidelines;

• Draft switching procedures and coordinate switching and hold-offs with the Control Room. 

Qualifications 

• Must be a Journeyman Lineman with a minimum of 15 years of experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory/leadership role. 

• Knowledgeable with established policies and regulations of Milton Hydro as well as legislative requirements of the Province of Ontario in the fields of Occupational Health & Safety (OHSA), and Electrical Safety (ESA).

• Possess an excellent understanding of the construction & safe operation of electrical distribution systems.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems would be an asset;

• Excellent organizational, project management skills, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate and inspire teamwork;

• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Excellent health and safety record;

• Good knowledge of Microsoft programs;

• Valid Class G driver’s license. 

Milton Hydro offers an excellent, dynamic working environment, competitive compensation and benefits package, pension plan and opportunities for professional development. 

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Interested persons should submit their resumes in writing via email at hr@miltonhydro.com by Thursday March 29, 2018. 

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

February 21, 2018