Manager of Engineering

Sartor & Associates Inc. has been retained by Entegrus Powerlines Inc. to recruit a Manager of Engineering. The position reports directly to the Director of Engineering and Operations. The position is responsible for managing day-to-day distribution engineering, as well as the implementation, coordination and supervision of all distribution engineering activities. The position will be based at either our Chatham or St. Thomas office as mutually agreed upon and the successful candidate will be required to supervise staff between the two offices. 

BACKGROUND

Entegrus brings electricity, renewable energy and water services to over 58,000 customers in southwestern Ontario, while keeping safety, reliability and efficiency top of mind. Entegrus is owned by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the City of St. Thomas, and Corix Energy Inc., and is made up of four subsidiary companies (Entegrus Services Inc., Entegrus Transmission Inc., Entegrus Renewable Energy Inc., Entegrus Powerlines Inc.) each with a role in providing the best possible value and service for our customers:

Entegrus Powerlines Inc. ("EPI") provides safe, sustainable and reliable power to Entegrus customers in the communities of Chatham-Kent, St. Thomas, Strathroy-Caradoc, Mount Brydges, Parkhill, Dutton and Newbury.

Entegrus Strategic Direction

Vision

To be an industry leader in all we do.

Mission

To provide safe, reliable delivery of electricity and related services, in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. To provide exceptional service to our customers, support to the communities we serve and rewarding growth opportunities for our employees.

Values

Safety - Safety first in everything we do.

Inspired & Empowered People - Having a workforce of inspired and empowered people who are passionate about their jobs.

Customer & Community Focus - Exceeding the needs of our customers, and the communities we serve, by having a customer and community focus.

Operational Excellence - Achieving operational excellence by always striving for continuous improvement.

Sustainable Growth - Delivering sustainable growth for our stakeholders through wise investments. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Manager of Engineering will be in a critical leadership role. The position will have accountability for the Engineering Team consists of 13 staff which includes Engineering Technologists, Distribution Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Project Planner and an Operations Coordinator. Entegrus has approximately 130 staff across the entire company. 

DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering department, including the approval and preparation of design plans and specifications for the construction and repair of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems;
• Review and assess capital cost estimates, including the development of economic considerations for major projects. Establish operating parameters for related equipment;
• Work closely with line supervisors and line sub-foremen to review and approve engineering plans, including in-field construction decisions and supervision of tests. Ensure efficient and safe work by employees and contractors;
• Manage utility construction projects, including contract administration, schedule coordination, inter-utility coordination and quality control.
• Liaise with customers and municipal officials. Provide guidance to customers in applying the company’s Conditions of Service in establishing service requirements. Ensure appropriate engineering standards are consistently applied, including adherence to Distribution System Code and company policies
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as other industry regulations, including ESA Standards and Ontario One Call requirements for locates. Ensure successful completion of ESA audits and implementation of procedures for electrical regulation compliance;
• Conduct post project analysis and provide recommendations on how the organization can deliver exceptional service to its customers while maintaining a reliable distribution network at an affordable cost;
• Prepare frequent detailed internal reports on the goals of the department and project status and progress.
• Development and modification of processes, procedures and job aides to increase efficiency and accuracy of the engineering department 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A degree in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineering License to practice in Ontario
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of engineering work experience, which should include a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge: (i) extensive knowledge in electrical distribution designs, industry standards, and work practices; (ii) extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering related to utility power distribution systems; (iii) comprehensive understanding of SCADA, GIS and Operations (DC) (i.e. Protection and Control), (iv) strong knowledge and industry of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, as well as associated regulations and best practices, and (v) knowledge of industry rules and regulations (including MOL, MOE, ESA, OEB, and EUSA)
• Skills: (i) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, (ii) strong project management skills, (iii) extensive knowledge in electrical distribution designs, industry standards, and work practices; (iv) strong troubleshooting, problem resolution and engineering skills; (v) proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (vi) strong time management skills and the ability to handle several large projects and initiatives concurrently. 

KEY ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and ability to drive change. The Manager will need to have a willingness to lead and influence others. An ability to convince others in an honest, respectful and sensitive manner in order to get them to buy-in to organizational objectives.
• Teamwork that creates progress common goals. The Manager will need to deliver work through others.     The Manager will need to have the competencies to work together effectively with peers that will have interdependent goals and common values and norms to foster a collaborative environment and drive teams in the same direction.
• Communications to build enthusiasm for difficult tasks.   The Manager will need to have the ability to articulate ideas and concepts in a way that influences receiving individuals. An ability to respectfully communicate ideas and information (often technical) in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.
• Management competency to prioritize goals for multiple groups. The Manager will need to have the competencies to listen accurately and understand unspoken, partly expressed thoughts, feelings and concerns of others. Included in this competency is an emphasis on cross-cultural sensitivity. The Manager will need to foster strong loyalty from direct reports and a willingness to cooperate from other organizational leaders. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This is a full-time, non-union position based on 40 hours per week. Current hours of work are from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (with a 30-minute lunch), Monday-Friday. The successful applicant will also be available for the management on call rotation to supervise after hour emergencies as required. Candidates must possess a valid, unsuspended driver’s licence. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To explore this opportunity further, please email your resume (filename - “Last name, First name - CV”), with “Entegrus Manager of Engineering” in the subject line, in confidence to Larry Sartor at larry@sartorandassociates.com and Mark Fukuzawa at mark@sartorandassociates.com. 

It is Entegrus’s policy to comply with all applicable laws and regulations which prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status or any other protected class. 

We thank all those that apply for the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

 September 17, 2020