Grid Operations Field Mgr

Hydro One Networks Inc • Essa, ON

8d • CA$116,450 - CA$150,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. With roots dating back over 110 years, the company has evolved to meet changing customer and community needs. Hydro One is focused on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities. This role is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Hydro One.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of electrical theory, including instrumentation and operating characteristics of protection and control and power equipment.
• Good knowledge of finance to monitor financial reports, forecast results, and prepare business cases.
• Good knowledge of English to prepare written reports and provide technical advice and guidance.
• Extensive leadership experience working in an environment repairing a wide variety of power equipment (e.g., Power transformers, breakers, etc.) involving the electrical and mechanical discipline.
• Experience in initial inspection, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience to gain proficiency in dealing with a wide variety of problems and their solutions.
• Experience to be familiar with the area of operation, the location of major equipment, the relationship between business units, methods and procedures governing the work, and the supervisory aspects involved.
• Completion of 4 years of University training (Grade XII plus 5 years) or equivalent.
• Over 10 years and up to and including 12 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Zone Superintendent and the Director of Station Services in implementing business unit goals, objectives, and strategies by providing leadership, direction, and supervision to staff at various worksite locations.
• Responsible for setting and/or meeting targets, developing programs, and monitoring the continuous improvement of operations and staff performance.
• Ensures the administration of procedures, applicable legislation, and collective agreements are met.
• Develops and monitors short-term and long-term safety programs in conjunction with corporate guidelines.
• Plans, organizes, and assigns work to staff, and develops, implements, and maintains adequate work methods, procedures, and standards.
• Monitors work progress and ensures appropriate tools and equipment are available and maintained in proper and safe working order.
• Manages the deployment of TWE within the unit to ensure optimum utilization of equipment.
• Administers and controls contract work within the work unit.
• Reviews work methods and ensures appropriate training for staff.
• Arranges installation and commissioning activities and provides onsite supervision as appropriate.
• Develops, maintains, and enhances customer relationships through direct contact both internally and externally.
• Manages various technical and non-technical support staff.
• Provides leadership, direction, coaching, and counseling to staff involved in protection and control and station maintenance work.
• Supervises, plans, organizes, and schedules the work of a diverse group of staff.
• Allocates work, staff, and other resources, providing instruction and guidance.
• Reviews workload performance and takes corrective action as needed.
• Provides strategic human resource/labour relations management, including interviewing and selection, and acts as the contact supervisor for union issues.
• Responsible for human resources/labour relations promotion, demotion, transfers, and discipline.
• Direct accountability for cost-effective and timely completion of the work program.
• Modifies the program to meet changing conditions.
• Prepares annual safety programs and monitors their effectiveness.
• Participates in/leads accident/incident investigations and initiates corrective action.
• Ensures completion of/or conducts safety analyses to identify and safeguard hazards.
• Determines technical, labour, and scheduling requirements of assigned projects.
• Interprets and implements standards, procedures, and work strategies for commissioning, maintaining, or modifying station equipment.
• Recommends and/or participates in the development of policies, objectives, procedures, and strategies.
• Ensures proper work methods and procedures are followed.
• Reviews programs, plans, methods, and procedures for costing and technical evaluations.
• Evaluates performance and productivity in work groups.
• Ensures work group schedules are prioritized and aligned with business unit priorities.
• Maintains customer relationships through direct contact with external customers.
• Continuously seeks out and capitalizes on opportunities to improve customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
• Compensation based on pay-for-performance philosophy for management roles.
• Annual adjustments and incentive payments depend on individual and company performance (subject to plan terms).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager