Director, Distribution Engineering and Asset Management

1 month ago


Eastern Ontario Ontario, Canada Hydro Ottawa Full time
Director, Distribution Engineering and Asset Management

Apply locations: Ottawa, ON

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R003923

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Director, Distribution Engineering and Asset Management, a change champion and innovative leader ready to embrace the opportunity to guide and mentor others, and enable them to do their best work. And in doing so, to leave a legacy.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Distribution Engineering and Asset Management provides strategic and operational leadership in managing asset management and engineering programs, policies and procedures and is responsible for developing and directing corporate goals, financial and business plans, and strategies to ensure the effective planning and delivery of programs and services to achieve the Corporate mandate. The Director is also responsible to direct the effective and efficient performance of smart metering and metering equipment installations, maintenance and the overall development, implementation and performance of metering services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide direction and leadership to staff in organizing and coordinating the development and delivery of system planning, capital projects delivery and operations support which meets customer and corporate needs, optimizing resource utilization, minimizing costs and creating value.
  2. Execute the annual operational plan and ensure a multi-skilled workforce that maximizes labour productivity, minimizes costs, and protects worker and public safety.
  3. Lead the development and execution of effective strategic, operational, and human resources plans and budgets.
  4. Direct continuous process improvement initiatives.
  5. Develop and implement contract structure for major projects, providing turnkey solutions to Asset Management requirements.
  6. Ensure efficient and effective design, costing and project management for new and modified distribution systems.
  7. Fulfill responsibilities as Asset Manager as described in Hydro Ottawa Strategic Asset Management Plan.
  8. Oversee the Operation and Continual Improvement of the Asset Management System, and make strategic decisions that balance asset cost, risk and performance to meet the asset management objectives.
  9. Monitor the effectiveness of the operations, processes, procedures and practices, and develop recommendations and implement the necessary changes and improvements both at the planning and operational levels.
  10. Working with the Chief Electricity Distribution Officer and other Directors, plan, develop and implement division objectives consistent with the strategic direction, ensuring the appropriate balance between creating shareholder value, providing the highest level of service, and at minimum cost.
  11. Working with the Chief Electricity Distribution Officer, develop, administer and maintain divisional policies and procedures consistent with Corporate and Divisional objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university; be, or be able to become, a Professional Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario.
  2. Minimum 10 years’ experience in the electrical utility or related industry.
  3. Progressively responsible management experience, including extensive experience at a senior management level, preferably in the electrical industry.
  4. English essential, both oral and written; bilingual, (English/French) considered an asset.

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Pay Range Minimum:

$121,254.13

Pay Range Maximum:

$181,825.36

Posting End Date (if applicable):

August 23, 2024

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Power Your Future at Hydro Ottawa

Why choose a career at Hydro Ottawa?

We are Committed to a Better Tomorrow

Our creative, innovative and forward-thinking employees are blazing the trail to a better tomorrow as we work towards our ambitious goal of achieving net-zero operations by 2030.

We Celebrate Diversity and Inclusivity

Hydro Ottawa is committed to employing a diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve; we want our employees to be their true selves.

We Have an Award-Winning Environment

We are recognized year over year as a National Capital Region Top Employer, one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Together we are shaping the future - join us #J-18808-Ljbffr

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