Engineering Technologist, Asset Management (Utilities)
About The Position
Oakville Hydro is seeking a dynamic Engineering Technologist, Asset Management with exceptional customer service and technical skills. This role operates in a non-routine and complex environment, responsible for maintaining the distribution system through inspection and maintenance programs, inventory management, and proactive asset replacements. The position involves planning, monitoring, and reporting on Asset Management programs, collaborating with other departments, providing insights into maintenance practices, performing cost-benefit analysis for capital replacement programs, investigating continuous improvement within asset management, and preparing documentation for material approval, with a focus on new technologies. The role also requires working in compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislations.
Requirements
- Completion of a 3-year Engineering Technology diploma or a 4-year Engineering Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. or licensed Professional Engineer with PEO (or be eligible for registration)
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in overhead and underground distribution systems, including asset types, operating characteristics, maintenance practices, and lifecycle considerations
- Strong knowledge of asset management practices, asset lifecycle planning, and the development of capital investment and replacement strategies
- Sound knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, and familiarity with power system operations, practices, and installation standards
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office programs, GIS, and related computer software applications
- Experience in safety as it relates to design and job planning
- Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence with an excellent driving record
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
Nice To Haves
- Brand ambassador – enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the behaviours and attitudes of the brand
- Innovate – engage colleagues and find new ways to work and win
- Stay a step ahead – make it a priority to be in-tune with key industry knowledge, best practices, and disruptors
- Communicate – stay informed of company events, industry news and advancement in technologies
- Is a creative thinker with strong planning, organization, and execution skills
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Is agile, responsive, and displays a sense of urgency
- Demonstrate flexibility and projects a positive and professional demeanor
- Leverage technology to advance process optimization
- Display a keen attention to detail and can prioritize accordingly in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Is forward thinking with a proactive mindset
- Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Is a fast learner who can adapt to an ever-changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills that build relationships with both internal and external clients
Responsibilities
- Plan, monitor, and report the progress of Asset Management programs, including the inspection and maintenance programs, and reliability trending
- Collaborate and coordinate with other departments to ensure programs are on track
- Provide insight towards inspection and maintenance practices to better extend the health of the distribution system
- Perform cost benefit analysis for reactive and proactive capital replacement programs, utilizing age, condition, and financial criteria
- Investigate and implement continuous improvement within asset management
- Prepare documentation for new and existing material approval, focusing on new technologies for the distribution system
- Work in compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislations
- Other duties assigned by Supervisor
Benefits
- Potential to lead innovative projects and initiatives
- Career path exploration and development opportunities
- Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community
- Comprehensive total reward package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
