Line Supervisor

Entegrus Powerlines Inc. - Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

Last Day to Apply: October 12, 2020

Line Supervisor

Chatham, Ontario

Entegrus Powerlines, progressive company dedicated to providing the highest level of service and a safe and positive work environment, requires a Line Supervisor for its Chatham Operations Centre. This role works in tandem with the Operations leadership team to manage the activities of the operations staff, including sub-foreman, journeymen, RBD operators and apprentices across the Company.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule and plan work, assign sub-foremen, assemble crews and equipment to complete approved jobs in an efficient, safe and cost effective manner;
Ensure compliance with all applicable corporate and industry safety policies, procedures and standards;
Work with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure that all staff are properly trained;
Provide ongoing leadership and coaching to the Operations department on, including performance reviews, feedback, assistance with labour relation issues and administration of discipline (if required);
Monitor training and progress of apprentices, including guidance and implementation of improvements as required;
Develop and execute plans for all functions in the department and provide input into the annual budget process;
Work closely with the Engineering department in reviewing and approving technical requirements and construction details of proposed work; provide technical assistance/advice and recommendations as required;
Monitor and review progress of all work on an ongoing basis;
Review and analyze work with the view of improving methods, scheduling, cost efficiencies and customer service;
Coordinate emergency repair and power restoration in accordance with corporate policies/procedures and plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must possess and maintain a Powerline Technician Certificate of Qualification in Ontario. Must possess a Grade 12 Graduation Diploma. A College diploma in a related subject matter area is a definite asset.
Experience: 10 years of experience as a certified Lineman with demonstrated successful leadership experience (e.g. as a sub-foreman or in a supervisory role) for at least 5 years.
Knowledge: Must possess a sound understanding of electrical principles and the operation of the electrical distribution system. Must have thorough knowledge of procedures and equipment needed to complete jobs in a safe and reliable manner, including applicable OH&S, MOL, MOE, ESA, OEB, EUSA rules & regulations. Must have familiarity with scheduling, budgeting and financial reporting, including cost monitoring and containment tools and techniques.
Skills: Must have excellent people skills, including the ability to mentor staff and effectively communicate technical information. Must have an ability to manage disparate opinions and discern when best to seek out consensus or impose decisions. Must have an appreciation of health and safety concerns and the need to balance corporate objectives and employee morale and feedback on an ongoing basis.
Other: Must possess a valid DZ Ontario Driver’s Licence and an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.

The regular hours of work are from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., daily. The successful applicant will also be expected to be periodically on-call and available to assist and direct after hour emergencies as required. Periodic travel within the Entegrus service territory to support other operational centres (St. Thomas & Strathroy) is also required. This is a salaried position and includes compensation and benefits in accordance to the company’s non-union benefit program.

All interested candidates should send their resume to:

Michelle Bechard, HR Generalist

Entegrus Powerlines

Michelle.Bechard@Entegrus.com

The closing date for all applications is October 12, 2020. Entegrus is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-352-6300 or Michelle.Bechard@Entegrus.com. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

September 24, 2020