Engineering Technologist - Asset Management

Oakville Hydro is a progressive electricity distribution company. Using a sophisticated network of remotely switched power lines of approximately 1,400 km, we have reliably delivered energy to households and businesses for over a century. Oakville Hydro offers customer service to developers and consumers, as well as designs, builds and maintains Oakville’s state-of-the-art power distribution system.

Oakville Hydro was awarded the 2017 Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA), recognizing the organization as an exceptional leader in the industry. The Performance Excellence Award recognizes a local distribution company’s achievements in five categories: health and safety, operational excellence, financial operations, conservation and demand management and contribution to the community.

At Oakville Hydro, we believe that our continued success as an industry leader is due to our innovative, customer focused, team-oriented employees who continually strive to exceed customer expectations and take pride in all areas of our businesses.

Successful Oakville Hydro employees:

• Customer-centric – you understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
• Leadership – you lead by example through your 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:

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

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic individual with exceptional customer service and technical skills. Working in a non-routine and very complex environment, the Engineering Technologist – Asset Management is responsible for the planning, coordination and integration of substation and SCADA infrastructure, including related engineering studies and SCADA analysis. 

Duties include:

• Assist with asset management programs including planning, monitoring and the reporting of progress
• Plan and coordinate with Operations to ensure maintenance programs are on track
• Review and assist with assessments and testing of assets to monitor age, condition & maintenance cost and identify and initiate in-year replacements where necessary
• Identify & initiate upcoming capital replacement programs based on age, condition and/or cost
• Utilize continuous improvement principles and apply them to the maintenance strategy
• Investigate and develop of materials specifications and new technologies
• Assist in the preparation of capital budget proposals including prioritizing projects based on risk & value 

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a 3 year Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree/diploma
• Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. or a professional engineer with P.Eng. (or be eligible for registration)
• 5 years relevant experience in overhead and underground distribution system design, planning, operations and maintenance
• High level of technical competence in design work and project management
• Sound knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, and familiarity with power system operations, practices and installation standards
• Advanced skill using Microsoft office programs and related computer software applications
• Experience in safety as it relates to design and job planning
• Strong focus on detail and accuracy
• Lead projects and initiatives that move the asset management objectives forward
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills that builds relationships with both internal and external clients
• Be a highly engaged motivated team player
• Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence with an excellent driving record 

Other Success Factors:

• Brand ambassador - enable, engage, encourage and exemplify the behaviours and attitudes of the brand
• Is customer centric and displays an attitude of commitment and excellence with service delivery
• 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
• Have a futuristic and proactive mindset with the ability to win outside of the box, foresee problems and take action as required
• Be a self-starter who knows when to take the lead while using a collaborative approach to decision making
• Be a creative thinker with strong planning, organization and execution skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and projects a positive/professional demeanor
• Be Technically savvy and have the ability understands or learn business requirements quickly 

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

Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro 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.

May 15, 2019