Manager, Stations (Field)

• Accountable for the delivery of capital and maintenance work programs efficiently and on time
• Provide guidance, coaching and leadership to staff to achieve maximum productivity and promote a positive & professional work environment and maintain customer trust
• Monitor, supervise, report on and maintain overall work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems
• Provide technical direction, guidance, review and approvals of work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems
• Ensure staff continuously adheres to safety rules, work procedures, departmental policies and work practices, including providing effective administration of vacation, overtime, relief, attendance management, etc. in accordance with the collective agreement and department policy Conduct crew inspections, site inspections and safety meetings
• Investigate and respond to incidents, accidents and abnormal conditions
• Develop and implement improvements in processes, tools, equipment and methods to increase safety, quality, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness
• Effectively collaborate, coordinate and communicate with internal Toronto Hydro staff and external contractors

• MEA Substation Electrician Journeyperson Certification or Certified Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Electrical Engineer (P.Eng) strongly preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in overall substations operations and equipment
• Five (5) years supervisory or project management experience; preferably in electrical distribution, station and system planning, design and construction.
• Must have a valid “G” and be eligible to obtain a “DZ” License in the Province of Ontario
• Familiar with relevant legislation including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Toronto Hydro/EUSA Rule Book, Utility Work Protection Code, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Familiar with work procedures and practices for hazardous work environments
• Familiar with various computer systems/applications including safety performance tracking systems, accident/incident investigation techniques, work management and general office automation tools
• Familiar with reading & understanding electrical drawings, work protection codes, feeder/operating prints work practices and standards Knowledge, experience and skilled in correspondence and report writing
• Strong project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identifying and lead process improvements
• Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of employees
• Builds strong relationships; establishes trust and respect with team and stakeholders across the organization; stakeholder management and negotiation and engagement skills
• Builds positive customer relationships
• Project management skills coupled with strong planning, problem solving and decision-making capabilities

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