ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR / GRIMSBY POWER

at  The MEARIE Group

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum five years of experience in an electrical engineering discipline involving design, construction, and commissioning of electrical equipment;
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of design standards and regulations pertaining to the electrical equipment area of expertise;
• Ability to interpret and implement technical specifications/standards;
• Communicate effectively and concisely, orally, electronically (e-mail), and in writing;
• Ability to analyze processes and articulate recommendations for improvements.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Post or continuing educational courses in Management Studies and/or Business an asset.

LICENCES OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.);
• Valid Class G drivers license with a clean abstract.

• Plan and build distribution and station infrastructure that will meet the needs of customers through efficient design, construction and maintenance;
• Develop and implement improved innovative methods in the design of the electrical system to promote efficiency of services and reduce costs;
• Capacity planning considering electrification, distributed energy resources and urban density;
• Certify design drawings, specifications, and standards as a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario;
• Ensure compliance with Ontario regulations including Reg 22/04 and other provincial & municipal statutes as applicable and corporate standards;
• Directs the preparation of cost-effective construction packages, consisting of work orders, construction schematics, and bills of material;
• Continue to improve process flow to ensure communication of critical projects in coordination with internal departments;
• Accountable for safety performance, work quality, staff development and productivity within the Engineering Department;
• Manage employees in a unionized environment, including performance evaluation, work prioritization, work procedures, dispute resolution and discipline where necessary;
• Works closely with Operations (includes inventory planning levels) to ensure projects are completed in a safe, efficient, timely, and cost effective manner;
• Prepare tender/RFP/Q documents for contracted bids, reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations of successful tenderer;
• Collaborates with Finance to develop long range financial expenditure plans and budgets;
• Participates in the preparation of the Distribution System Plan and Cost of Service applications;
• Prepares departmental operating and capital budgets on an annual basis which will include estimating for major projects, equipment replacements, and resources;
• Implements expenditures for projects and programs according to OM&A and Capital budgets;
• Implement and improve the database and operational technology that facilitate the utility operation including Geographic Information System (GIS), Metering Technology and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA);
• Communicates clearly and regularly ensuring the engineering team has the information and resources to act in their roles effectively and efficiently;
• Prepare written reports on engineering activities;
• Other duties as assigned.