Sprv Distribution Technician

**48616** - **Blind River** - **Regular** -**

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One

This SDT Position is responsible for Manitoulin Island & Algoma. Frequent travel will be required between the two operations centers.

**General Accountabilities**:

- Under the direction of the FLM - perform planning/scheduling relating to the technical support work for the distribution line facilities and meter service provider program within the area.
- Monitor line and station performance by performing various technical studies.
- Negotiate property settlements on distribution lines and perform joint use activities.
- Prepare estimates and work orders (WO), work schedules, line and service designs, joint use, provision of underground cable and fault location service.
- Perform staking activities and prepare design packages for new connections, service upgrades, extensions, betterments and relocations.
- Supervise area distribution technicians, meter technicians and meter reader data collectors in the execution of assigned electrical distribution system and metering work programs.
- Be responsible for staff safety, conduct and productivity.
- Monitor work in progress and ensure appropriate materials, tools and Transport and Work Equipment (T&WE) are available.

**Specific Accountabilities**:

- Assess, plan and participate in the work of the area distribution and meter service provider layout programs including: preparation of detailed engineering designs line layouts for new connects, service upgrades, extensions, betterments, relocations, and performance of joint-use activities, meter revers, meter samples, meter testing, and metering requirements within the area.
- Preparation of sketches and associated detail for water, rail and pipeline crossings and arrangements for approvals. Meet with representatives of telephone, cable TV companies, other utilities and government agencies to incorporate their requirements and obtain necessary approvals and or obtain reaction to proposed joint use agreements.
- Prepare and process billing authorization and permits, as necessary.
- Arrange and perform audits the five-year check of joint use facilities and process any resulting changes as directed by Network Management.
- Process and maintain all area joint-use records.
- Carry out staking activities and prepare staking data including the specification of structures with appropriate consideration to mechanical forces for the purpose of recommending pole size and guying in accordance with approved standards.
- Coordinate with FLM the priorities of meter service provider work, line extensions, subdivisions, new connects, service upgrades and line services where technician work is required.
- Review and assess negotiations of property rights by area technicians to ensure compliance with acquisition standards. Coordinate with other groups to establish planning schedules.
- Take necessary actions to meet schedule and advise supervisor if deadlines cannot be met.
- Monitor staff and work program compliance to Distribution System Code requirements and reporting discrepancies to the FLM for action.
- Supervise, monitor area and coordinate the work performance of assigned staff relating to work quality, safety and quantity.
- Assign work and provide advice, guidance and training.
- Take corrective action as necessary.
- Plan and coordinate the preparation of estimates for major betterments, work orders, capital projects, system capability projects, utility demand, conversions, relocations and other projects.
- Coordinate planning and scheduling with program manager responsible for work and assist in closing work orders.
- Coordinate work with external organizations, such as, road authorities, pipeline companies, telephone companies, consulting engineers, etc, to discuss, work out details and reach agreement on distribution matters of mutual interest and concern.
- Assist in determining need for and supply support data for area betterment projects.
- Identify distribution system conditions, which have or may have adverse affects on service to customers such as, deteriorated plant and equipment, inadequate protection or conductor sizes, misuse of distribution standards, etc.
- Make recommendations on various technical aspects of the distribution system such as betterment proposals and justifications.
- Recommend changes in area distribution systems to improve service and to reduce costs.
- Carry out load, voltage and protection studies for pr