Manager, Transmission and Distribution (South)

at  Northwest Territories Power Corporation

Overview:
This position is located in Hay River, NT: Line Manager, Transmission & Distribution (South) (meridiarecruitment.ca)
To provide direct supervision and team leadership to the Transmission and Distribution Division (TD Division) in coordinating transmission and distribution construction and maintenance work across in NTPC’s Southern service area while supplying support throughout the Territory for vegetation management. Under the direction of the Director, Transmission and Distribution, leads the daily operation of the Southern TD Division; is responsible to ensure the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization are articulated and understood by employees. Must lead the staff towards the achievement of the divisional goals and objectives. Operates as a supervisor for direct reports, which includes, setting objectives, assigning duties, assessing, and managing individual performance, with the aim of delivering results.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and directing the line crew in the maintenance and construction of electrical power transmission and distribution lines and stations in the Territory.
• Works with the line crews, Corporate Services, Finance and the Asset Manager, Transmission and Distribution to ensure jobs are estimated, set-up, and invoiced accurately and in a timely fashion. Reviews timesheets and travel claims to ensure accuracy of coding and costs.
• Works with the Director, Transmission and Distribution to prepare annual operating budget submissions for transmission and distribution facilities in the Territory.
• Works with the Customer Service Managers and staff to plan, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day work activities for the line crew, station electrician/technician and line contractors, while ensuring policies and safety procedures are followed. This work includes such tasks as meter reading, disconnects / reconnects, streetlight replacement / repairs, service connections, transformer replacements, distribution extensions, and all station work etc.
• Directs Vegetation Coordinator and Director of Transmission and Distribution to ensure NTPC Right of Ways are within operating parameters and planning for vegetation cycle growth mitigation.
• Manages assigned capital projects, including coordination with the division asset manager to set the scope of the project, issuing and awarding of quotes, tenders and request for proposals for services and supplies for the capital projects, management of the construction or procurement of the assets and coordination with the asset manager and the Finance Division on the required administration work to close out the capital project in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as listed in the job description.

Qualifications:

• Recognized Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification with at least ten (10) years’ utility-based transmission and distribution experience, as well as a minimum of three (3) years’ managerial experience in transmission and distribution. Management experience includes, but is not limited to: responsibility of hiring, directly assigning work to, assessing the performance of and imposing discipline on employees.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS systems would be an asset.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Good organization skills, the ability to read blueprints and good working knowledge of safety procedures required.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers license is required; a Class 1 license with airbrake endorsement is preferred.
• Must undergo a successful criminal record check.

Salary for this position ranges from $58.55/hr-$73.18/hr.plus location and accommodation allowances of approximately $8,023 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Hay River, NT. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Please apply directly through Meridia, using this link: Line Manager, Transmission & Distribution (South) (meridiarecruitment.ca)
Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.

• Provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and directing the line crew in the maintenance and construction of electrical power transmission and distribution lines and stations in the Territory.
• Works with the line crews, Corporate Services, Finance and the Asset Manager, Transmission and Distribution to ensure jobs are estimated, set-up, and invoiced accurately and in a timely fashion. Reviews timesheets and travel claims to ensure accuracy of coding and costs.
• Works with the Director, Transmission and Distribution to prepare annual operating budget submissions for transmission and distribution facilities in the Territory.
• Works with the Customer Service Managers and staff to plan, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day work activities for the line crew, station electrician/technician and line contractors, while ensuring policies and safety procedures are followed. This work includes such tasks as meter reading, disconnects / reconnects, streetlight replacement / repairs, service connections, transformer replacements, distribution extensions, and all station work etc.
• Directs Vegetation Coordinator and Director of Transmission and Distribution to ensure NTPC Right of Ways are within operating parameters and planning for vegetation cycle growth mitigation.
• Manages assigned capital projects, including coordination with the division asset manager to set the scope of the project, issuing and awarding of quotes, tenders and request for proposals for services and supplies for the capital projects, management of the construction or procurement of the assets and coordination with the asset manager and the Finance Division on the required administration work to close out the capital project in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as listed in the job description