Manager, Operations - Electric Utility

About Our Client :

Our client is a dominant and leading electric utility organization.

Position Scope :

Reporting to the Vice-President, Engineering and Operations, the Manager of Operations provides leadership and assumes overall responsibility for the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution system.

This position will oversee the construction, maintenance, and use of the overall electrical distribution system, including subdivision developments, planned capital projects, new services, and customer driven projects to ensure technical competence and compliance with the latest standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, this position will provide leadership and support to all departments to distribute electricity safely and effectively to all customers.

Responsibilities :

• Manages the construction of overhead and underground electrical distribution system projects working with forecasts, budget estimates, detailed estimates, designs, liaising with other internal departments, road authorities, municipalities, contractors, regulatory agencies, and customers.
• safe working conditions and procedures, in all phases of utility operations, are used including the proper operation and maintenance of the line vehicles and other assigned equipment.
• safety meetings and site inspections to ensure staff are adequately trained and compliant with the organizations Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• that approved electrical distribution system construction comply with the requirements of Ontario Reg 22 / 04 as well as corporate standards, provincial, and municipal statutes, and regulations.
• and organizes teams which may include internal and / or external representation to investigate new work methods, applications, processes, materials, equipment, or procedures.
• employees including performance reviews, discipline, explanation of work procedures and problem resolution.
• the fleet is maintained and replaced per planned schedules. Responsibilities include all equipment large trucks, small trucks, trailers, tension machines, etc.
• input to annual business plans and budgets and manage department projects and key initiatives to ensure quality and timely completion within budget.
• a safe work environment by providing effective leadership to staff and contractors regarding organization’s work practices and procedures and health and safety policies.
• with ESA audits and implementation of procedures for electrical regulation compliance.

Required Skills and Knowledge :

• Proficient in electrical distribution system construction, components, and applications, with the capability to lead teams in unionized settings and effectively manage multiple priorities utilizing project management skills.
• Capable of collaborating respectfully with staff at all levels, seeking diverse perspectives, effectively working with others to achieve goals, and providing clear guidance and coaching to direct reports.
• Demonstrate exceptional skills in conveying complex information through written advice, training, and discussions, maintaining professionalism, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring accuracy and clarity in reports and communications with stakeholders.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers through various channels, attentively addressing their concerns and complaints with respect and appropriateness.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making and analytical skills, knowing when to make independent decisions and when to escalate issues to leadership, coupled with the capability to devise and execute action plans for problem resolution.
• Proficient in document creation in Word, Excel table creation and manipulation, project management using MS Project, PowerPoint presentation preparation, and adept at learning and utilizing utility and organization-specific software.

Education and Experience :

• 10 15+ years of experience in a related field
• 5+ years experience at a management / supervisory level
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or Diploma in Engineering Technology
• Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) designation and a registered member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) in good standing or Member of OACETT in good standing

Application Instructions :

To apply, please send a resume to Aman Sodi at [email protected]

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Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.