Distribution System Planner

5 months ago

Toronto, Canada Hydro One Networks Inc Full time

**49439** - **Toronto** - **Rotation** - **14 month**

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

**Job Function**:
Conduct operations research, technical/economic/environmental/business/regulatory impact assessments and other specialized technical/business studies to determine transmission/distribution customer/system needs; analyze problems, develop strategies, alternatives and preferred solution; and facilitate delivery of solution through suppliers and service providers. Participate in the development of and prepare programs, processes, technical/operational/business standards, procedures or methods related to the management of transmission/distribution assets. Participate in the monitoring, controlling and redirection of major programs and complex projects during the execution phase. Co-ordinate activities with Service Providers. Participate in the preparation of business cases for the management of transmission/distribution assets. Represent the unit on discussion and negotiation with customers, stakeholders, regulatory authorities and suppliers.
- Conduct operations research, technical/economic/environmental/business/regulatory impact assessments, and other specialized technical/business studies to determine transmission/distribution customer/system needs; analyze problems, develop strategies, alternatives and preferred solution; and facilitate delivery of solution through suppliers and service providers. Receive assignment from supervisor in broad terms on specific problems related to assigned area of work. Research available resources and contacts and, propose effective recommendations to improve performance. Recognize areas requiring action to avoid problems.
- Monitor, control and redirect major programs and complex projects during the execution phase. Co-ordinate activities with Service Providers and stakeholders. Resolve issues through negotiation with the Service Provider and customer. Prepare comprehensive reports and specifications, and present recommendations to resolve issues, producing necessary documentation, as necessary.
- Participate in the development, definition and preparation of programs, processes, technical/operational/business standards, procedures or methods, including risk management and costing, related to the management of transmission/distribution assets. Provide guidance to and work with, other interested groups in the implementation of recommendations.
- Participate in the preparation of business cases for the management of transmission/distribution assets. Be responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and awards and provide necessary technical direction to service providers. Monitor service provider performance, provide redirection as required, and authorize payment.
- Represent the unit on discussions and negotiation with customers, stakeholders and suppliers. Be a technical resource and consultant on transmission/distribution asset management matters. Promote acceptance to corporate proposals and generally work to ally fears, overcome resistance and otherwise contribute towards securing, protecting and advancing objectives. Liaise with other internal work groups, divisions and outside interests.
- Contribute to the development of the business plan and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain an awareness of advancing technology developments in business/transmission/distribution equipment and systems.
- Work with Service Providers to ensure capabilities to perform required works, negotiate contracts and performance initiatives, monitor and redirect work as required, and provide and evaluation of the contracting process for continuous improvement.
- Provide technical guidance to others as required, assist in resolution of work problems and train new staff in job responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Selection Criteria**

**Education**:

- Requires a knowledge of economics to carry out economic evaluations and to compare alternatives and assess results.
- Requires knowledge of technical writing for the preparation of contract documents, Scopes of Work, presentations and technical reports and specifications.This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of University training (Grade XII plus 5 years).
- Demonstrated ability to manage distribution system and assets.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

**Experience**:

- Requires experience of the electrical power system operational and business

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