Supervisor, Distribution Operations (Oakville)

Supervisor, Distribution Operations (Oakville)

22 Oct
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UTS Consultants
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Oakville

22 Oct

UTS Consultants

Oakville

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

UTS Consultants, a part of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC), has a reputation built on providing comprehensive engineering solutions. Our philosophy is to engineer it once. Our quality workmanship ensures projects are completed on time and on budget.

SUPERVISOR, DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS (OAKVILLE HYDRO) Focus

The Supervisor, Distribution Operations, is accountable for the powerline crews and external contractors working on OH’s distribution system. The main focus of this position is to plan and schedule the day‑to‑day activities of the powerline crews in a safe and efficient manner.

Accountabilities

- Provide day‑to‑day leadership to a team of technicians, with responsibility for goal setting, training and development, coaching, and performance management
- Provide safety leadership and be accountable for the health and safety of employees by ensuring work is completed safely and in compliance with all applicable legislation, rules, and policies, and by actively promoting a strong safety culture through training, investigations, corrective action, safety observations, meetings, and recognition of positive safety performance
- Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and supervise employee and contractor activities engaged in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of the overhead and underground electrical distribution system
- Collaborate with the Engineering and Construction department for project planning, management, design, and material requirements
- Ensure that materials, equipment, and vehicles are available, appropriately maintained, and properly used at all times
- Participate in setting yearly capital and operating budgets
- Other duties assigned by manager

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the industry or equivalent related utility experience
- Minimum of three years of demonstrated supervisory experience
- Graduate of a related technical program, CET,



P.Eng and/or equivalent work experience
- Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence and a good driving record
- Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Trades Training Program – Powerline Technician is an asset
- Journeyperson Powerline Technician status is an asset
- Ability to understand and read substation and grid maps
- Well versed in the IHSA Safe Work practices guide and Electrical Utility Safety Rules
- Demonstrated proficiency in a Windows environment and associated software applications
- Ability to work all shifts including weekends, as required

Scope
- Reports to: Program Director, Engineering & Energy Transition
- Direct Reports: Lead Powerline Technicians and Powerline Technicians

Other Success Factors
- Brand ambassador – enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the brand behaviours Lead, Innovate, and Commit to Excellence
- Stay a step ahead – is in-tune with key industry knowledge, best practices, and disruptors
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
- Is a creative thinker with strong planning, organization, and execution skills
- 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 setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills that build relationships with both internal and external clients
- Is self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or as a part of a team

Job Location

In-person/on-site at Oakville Hydro (OH), 5 days per week. Office is located at 861 Redwood Square, Oakville, ON.

UTS Consultants Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, UTS Consultants Inc. will provide accommodat

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