Power System Controller - Apprentice | Toronto Hydro Electric System

Job Title: Power System Controller - Apprentice

WORK ILLUSTRATION: 

The Power System Controller Apprentice is responsible for operating the electrical distribution system to ensure a safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of electrical power on a 24-hour basis. In performing this function, Power System Controller Apprentice monitors system conditions; develops, directs and dispatches system switching, work protection and trouble response for planned and emergency events under the direction of a Power System Controller. The position runs on a rotating 24/7, 365 days/year shift schedule. 

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.  

Toronto Hydro has implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement for all its employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required upon receiving a conditional offer of employment.  Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to disability or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES: 

• Creates, updates, maintains and verifies logs, reports and databases to record system attributes during planned and emergency conditions
• Leads, distributes, follows up and checks work, answers inquiries and gives guidance as required
• Liaises, consults and co-ordinates with contractors, internal and external customers
• Operates the system to ensure the safe, reliable and cost effective distribution of electrical energy
• Monitors system loading and initiates appropriate action to achieve desired system performance
• Ensures proper isolation and work protection is provided for planned and emergency work
• Directs and dispatches field operations to complete planned and emergency work
• Schedules, plans and directs all switching operations to complete planned and emergency work
• Recommends changes and upgrades to the system to improve system performance and safety
• Maintains system maps, displays and schematics
• Informs other departments of emergency response status
• Supports and assists field crews in response to emergencies such as outages, accidents and spills
• Responds to after hour stakeout requests and initiate field response, if necessary
• Advises management of significant events 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with one of the following: Electrical
  Engineering Technologist diploma; Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree or Bachelor of
  Technology degree with a concentration on Energy Systems Engineering
• Preference will be given to candidates OACETT certified at the Technologist level (CET)
• Familiarity with utility safety regulations and practices
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of business computer software packages
• Familiar with computerized, remote automated switching system
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Safety performance and familiarity with utility safety regulations and practices; adopts safe and efficient work practices, participates in job planning, risk reduction, and reports problems Customer Service and Trust; excels in providing timely and effective services and exceeding customer expectations
• Leadership; keeps people informed, promotes team morale and productivity
• Adherence to Policies and Procedures; complies with policies, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Work; demonstrates an in-depth level of knowledge regarding the job, current role and accountabilities
• Problem Solving; takes into account all relevant information when making a decision
• Dependability; reliable and counted on to get the work done, ability to work with minimal
  supervision
• Quality of Work; work is organized, detailed, in-depth, and is consistently of high quality
• Volume of Work completed far outreaches the expectations; adapts well to changing volumes of work and/or pace of work and proactively seeks out additional work
• Collaborating; stresses collaboration and interacts effectively with others 

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