Supervisor, Metering, Grid Intelligence and Automation

Supervisor, Metering, Grid Intelligence and Automation

Oakville Enterprises (OEC) operates a family of energy and infrastructure companies specializing in providing integrated services that include utility engineering, asset management, utility locates, fibre network design, GIS mobile and aerial mapping, GIS management, commercial energy generation/storage, electricity distribution and more. Visit our website at www.oecorp.ca for additional information.

Our businesses serve municipalities, telecommunications, electrical distribution, and energy infrastructure businesses throughout Canada and beyond.

People are at the centre of our brand. Every day we deliver on our brand promise to Cherish Customers, Deliver Flawlessly, and Stay a Step Ahead. Our people look beyond the conventional and reach for the extraordinary to win outside the box.

Successful attributes:

• Customer-centric – you understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
• Leadership – you lead by example through their actions and attitudes
• Innovation – you look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
• Commitment to Excellence - in all that you do 

We promote a culture that is diverse, inclusive, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. Individuals who choose to be a part of our organization are offered:

• Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community
• Potential to lead innovative projects and initiatives
• Career path exploration and development opportunities
• Comprehensive total reward package
• Employer paid benefits 

About the role:

The Supervisor – Metering, Grid Intelligence and Automation is accountable to supervise and oversee the day to day operations of the Meter and P&C Technicians. This position will be an active participant in the energy and infrastructure community interacting with colleagues and contributing to the growth of the OEC family of companies. 

Key leadership responsibilities:

• Strong coaching, conflict resolution, relationship and team building skills, and demonstrated excellent supervisory experience
• Innovate – engage your team to find new ways to work and win
• Lead projects and initiatives that move the strategy forward 
• Communicate – ensure that your team is heard from and stays informed of company events, industry news and advancement in technologies
• Brand ambassador   – enable, engage, encourage and exemplify the behaviours and attitudes of the brand
• Change the scenery – create the environment that signals change is good
• Stay a step ahead – make a priority to be in-tune with key industry disruptions, such as electrification of transportation, grid modernization and Smart Grid 

As a member of the corporate management team your accountabilities include:

Automation, Protection and Control Accountabilities

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of P&C technicians to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Plan all equipment maintenance to conform to the Ontario Energy Board distribution code
• Schedule P&C related equipment maintenance, repairs and upgrades, and capital projects in line with Asset Management Process guidelines
• Technical lead in the P&C team for SCADA, station & systems troubleshooting, and RTU & IED programming
• Coordinate substation shutdowns, breaker isolations, & Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) maintenance and testing with the Control Room Supervisor and staff 

Metering and Grid Intelligence Accountabilities

• Supervise, plan and schedule day to day work for Meter employees
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of C&I Metering for general service customers and Smart Metering for Oakville Hydro customers
• Operation and maintenance of the AMI network
• Ensure all metering adheres to Measurement Canada and OEB Regulations
• Ensure accurate meter data, meter information, and support provided to customer billing 

Qualifications and work experience: 

• Certified Engineering Technologist – registered with OACETT or Bachelor in Engineering
• Experience in coordinating projects or supervision of technical personnel
• Two or more years’ experience in the industry or equivalent related utility experience
• Three or more years of demonstrated excellent supervisory experience 

Oakville Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Enterprises will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Please send your resume with the position title in the subject line, to HR@oecorp.ca.

February 1, 2019