Reliability Engineer


Alectra Utilities - Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario


Last Day to Apply: May 30, 2022

 

The Opportunity

Job Posting Number:

2022-176

Position: 

Reliability Engineer

Location:  

Hamilton (Nebo Road)

Reports to:

Manager, Reliability

Business Unit:

Reliability

Division:

Centralized Operations

Hours per Week:

35

Rate of Pay:

Commensurate with range and candidate’s experience

Number of Openings:

1

Union:

No

Open:

May 16, 2022

Close:

May 30, 2022

Position Purpose:

The Reliability Engineer monitors system performance and reliability, investigates causes of system problems, and identifies specific system trends and emerging reliability problem areas in order to identify improvements to system reliability and power quality. The role performs and leads forensic analysis on system and equipment failure and works with internal and external stakeholders to develop remedial actions.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the distribution system reliability, assessing outages, trends and impacts through comprehensive analytics to identify areas of improvement.
  • Lead cross-functional reliability committee meetings with stakeholders to examine outage trends and identify and propose reliability improvement practices and projects.
  • Perform and lead forensics analysis on system and equipment failures and work with internal and external stakeholders to develop remedial actions.
  • Liaison with customers and internal groups to proactively address power quality and reliability issues.
  • Implement and oversee cross-functional processes/systems required to capture, verify and analyze system reliability performance and failure risks.
  • Develop plans for present and future system needs in terms of reliability for distribution and station assets.
  • Perform, complete and update engineering and technical reliability studies, including identifying worst performing system areas and feeders complete with comprehensive remedial plans.
  • Perform both system level and distribution circuit level analysis for loading, voltage, power quality, short circuit, reliability, balancing and coordination.
  • Identify, understand and incorporate customer preferences and priorities to enable the appropriate integration of solutions, products and services on the distribution system.
  • Investigate and analyze distribution system and asset performance to identify root cause issues. Propose methods and prudent solutions to improve distribution system and asset performance.
  • Assesses the probability and impact of risks to distribution assets performance and failure considering financial, environmental, reputational, safety, capacity and compliance implications.
  • Develop and propose prudent and effective risk mitigation solutions proportionate to the probability and impact of identified risks.
  • Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of capital projects and operating programs to provide operational effectiveness, reliable and sustainable system performance. Incorporate learning from evaluation into continual improvement practices.
  • Develop and submit detailed and justifiable business cases related to short and long-term capital and operational expenditures.
  • Create comprehensive written reports, plans and presentations for Senior Management consideration. Provide recommendations and sensitivity analysis of options and alternative solutions.
  • Design and implement systems to increase monitoring, analytics and business intelligence capabilities to support operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.
  • Support, contribute and defend regulatory filing and applications to the Ontario Energy Board.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or recognized equivalent
  • A registered member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) in good standing
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
  • Knowledge of regulatory, governmental and environmental requirements (OEB Rules and Regulations, PIPEDA, OH&S, EUSA Rules, WHMIS and TDG Act)
  • Knowledge of technical and safety specifications/standards including CSA, CEA and Ontario Regulation 22/04, Utility Work Protection Code
  • Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies
  • Working knowledge of computer software programs such as CYME, ETAP, PSS/E, AutoCAD, ESRI GIS/Intergraph GIS, Alteryx, CopperLeaf C55, JD Edwards is an asset
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with electrical distribution systems
  • Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset 

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues
  • Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines  
  • Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license 

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at https://www.alectra.com/careers.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship.

In accordance with Alectra’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, as a condition of employment, successful job applicants must provide written proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date. This requirement is subject only to valid human rights-based requests for accommodation to the point of undue hardship. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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