Apprentice System/Station Operator

Experienced Candidates Will Be Considered

Enova Power Corp. is the trusted energy provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward. 

Serving more than 157,000 residential and business customers in the City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, Township of Woolwich, Township of Wilmot, and Township of Wellesley, Enova Power Corp. is the 7th largest electricity distribution utility in Ontario.

The System/Station Operator is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of a 24/7 Controlling Authority by monitoring and authorizing the operation of transformer stations and the electrical distribution system in accordance with the IESO Market Rules and to respond to system anomalies, direct switching operations and prepare and administer Work Protection and maintain system logs and maps.

Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills and use of Corporate Software
• Intermediate time management and planning skills with the ability to multitask and adopt to changing industry standards
• Able to deal with fellow employees and customers in a tactful and courteous manner
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Advanced problem solving, critical thinking and trouble shooting skills within differing situations
• Intermediate AutoCAD skills
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule
• Intermediate ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and engineering drawings

Knowledge/Education:

• Post Secondary Education in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline
• Electrical System Operator Certificate an asset
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements
• Familiar with EUSR Rules, and the Ontario Power System Restoration Plan
• Familiar with Utility Work Protection Code
• Familiar with distribution system equipment and operation

Experience:

• 4 years’ related experience an asset
• Valid Class “G” driver’s licence 

Major (Primary) Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control the efficient operation of the electrical distribution system
• Record all events and changes in the electrical distribution system; organize and interpret records and reports
• Dispatch line crews for service calls and power outages within defined territory.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely restoration of power
• Prepare work permits and switching orders to accommodate planned and unplanned outages
• Coordinate with Hydro One, IESO and Enova Power crews to accommodate transformer substation maintenance and planned outages
• Execute the Emergency Action Protocol as required and communicate with stakeholders as required

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are to apply by submitting a detailed resume no later than Monday, August 21^st, 2023 at 4:00pm on our Careers Portal: enovapower.com/systemoperator.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enova Power Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require a disability-related accommodation, please notify the People and Culture department.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities. We are also an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, if requested.