Line Supervisor

Sartor & Associates Inc. has been retained by Entegrus Powerlines Inc. to recruit a Line Supervisor.

Entegrus Powerlines Inc. is a progressive company dedicated to providing the highest level of service and a safe and positive work environment. The Line Supervisor 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.

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.

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 Line Supervisor role is a critical Operations leadership role. The position will have accountability for the South West Field Team consisting of 15 staff which includes 4 Sub-Foreman and 11 Line Staff. Entegrus has approximately 130 staff across the entire company. 

DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To explore this opportunity further, please email your resume (filename - “Last name, First name - CV”), with “Entegrus Line Supervisor” 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.

November 5, 2020