Manager, Capital Design
Oshawa Power, a subsidiary of Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation, and affiliate of fiber optic, district energy and renewable generation businesses, is the local hydro-electric distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 60,000 customers in the city of Oshawa. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa serves as the economic engine for the Durham Region. Home to Lakeridge Health, Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa boasts a diversified economy ranging from advanced manufacturing and power generation to information technology and transportation.
Oshawa Power maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150 km2 service territory, operated at 44 and 13.8 kV, supplied by 9 distribution and 3 transmission substations. The organization is committed to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity through responsible financial management, strategic reinvestment and continuous innovation.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the VP of Engineering & Operations, the Manager of Capital Design will oversee, direct, prioritize, review and approve electrical distribution system designs related to capital expansion, system renewal and customer connections. The successful candidate will lead a team of highly skilled design technicians focused on providing a superior customer service experience, and will be a key representative of Oshawa Power to proactively engage, advocate and develop effective working relationships and coordinated projects with community partners, stakeholders, developers, contractors, vendors, municipalities and other utilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
General
Detailed Design
Capital Program
Management
Safety & Reliability
Other
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume including work experience, education, and references by September 17, 2021 to: careers@opuc.on.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.