Distribution Design Layout Agent

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Hydro Ottawa Full time

By generating and distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa is part of empowering the lives of people in the communities we serve.

Our work means all the activities that make up our lives - at home, at work, at play - are there when we need them.

That purpose unites us and fuels our work. And if joining us in this essential work energizes you too, we may have the opportunity for you.

JOB SUMMARY

The Distribution Design Layout Agent is Hydro Ottawa’s front line ambassador. Agents communicate in the field with residential and commercial secondary/ primary customers and/or their contractor(s), Architects and Engineers; they generate single phase and three phase secondary service entrance connection designs for new infill, upgrades, solar installations and calculate cost estimates. Agents scrutinize incoming design proposals to ensure internal and external technical standards are met. They verify proper installations, take measurements, create as-built drawings for overhead/underground secondary/primary services and update transformer/customer data. They also deal extensively in the field with Third Party pole attachment requests and Committee of Adjustment field reviews to ensure feasibility. They communicate extensively through verbal instruction and electronic correspondence. The Agents are obligated to manage their time to respond to a large volume of requests on a daily basis.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:
- Design single/three phase primary/secondary service layouts for new services and service upgrades or add residential/commercial meters as per established requirements- Negotiate with customers, locations for meter bases and transfer devices that will meet Hydro Ottawa Conditions of Service- Communicate extensively with designers and engineers to inform and enforce Hydro Ottawa standards and specifications in relation to commercial and residential microfit installations- As a highly visible ambassador for the company, communicate with, and to the extent possible, respond to / re-direct or follow up on customer requests- Design minor primary/secondary overhead/underground extensions- Provide service entrance locations for existing subdivisions, infill, upgrade and load displacement projects- Works closely with System Designers, Supervisors, Coordinators and Field Technicians and other Trades staff as appropriate to ensure that their projects are planned and executed to meet the requirements and schedules of various customers- Communicate and coordinate with customers, contractors, developers, consultants, representatives from the City, other utilities and outside agencies- Inspect and measure electrical plant (e.g. Service locations, service trenches, transformers, poles, cables, etc.) and produce as-built drawings- Field verify and approve 3rd party pole attachments, proposed contacts, connections, and installation standards to ensure the feasibility of the proposed design and how it will impact existing plant, and create the required paperwork for any “make ready work” resulting from the request- Field verification for feasibility, approve or reject, flat rate connections (e.g. signs, bus shelters, phone booths, etc.)- Assess equipment problems and ensure distribution installation standards are met- Inspect field equipment and take corrective action as required- Perform general field measurements- Field check plant records (including primary circuits and distribution transformers)- Field check as required easements, utility circulations, severances and committee of adjustment reviews- Pull and install meters as required- Work within proximity to live electrical apparatus- Emergency OMS follow-up- Emergency duties as required (i.e. spotting, recording field issues)- Provide advice to customers of safety related items to Hydro Ottawa’s electrical system- Initiate HOL and ESA Hazard Condition Reports- Assist with load balancing on the Distribution System (adding infills & upgrades)- Assist with improvements/accuracy to HOL’s technical records- Educate, advise and demonstrate the many facets of the Distribution Design Layout Agent position for new Agents-
- Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant Engineering Technology Diploma such as Electrical, Mechanical or Civil

A minimum 10 years relevant experience within an electrical utility may substitute for stipulated academic requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS- Valid Driver’s License - Class G

LANGUAGE

English essential, both oral and written

Bilingual (French and English) considered an asset

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.

**Location**:
Ottawa, ON

Pay Range Minimum:
$30.06

Pay Range Maximum:
$46.22

Posting End Date (if applicable):
June 12, 2023

Applicants must be legally entitled to work

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