Power System Controller

Our certified and skilled tradespeople are at the heart of what we do. From our Certified Power Line Persons to our Certified Meter Mechanics, Distribution System Technologists and Power System Controllers, our tradespeople have the skills and experience to help us provide safe and reliable service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our focus on workplace health and safety - the safety of our employees and the public we serve is always our first priority

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

**_Toronto Hydro has implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement for all its employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required upon receiving a conditional offer of employment. Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to disability or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code._**

**WORK ILLUSTRATION**:
The Power System Controller Apprentice is responsible for operating the electrical distribution system to ensure a safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of electrical power on a 24-hour basis. In performing this function, Power System Controller Apprentice monitors system conditions; develops, directs and dispatches system switching, work protection and trouble response for planned and emergency events under the direction of a Power System Controller. The position runs on a rotating 24/7, 365 days/year shift schedule.

**KEY RESPONSIBILTIES**:

- Creates, updates, maintains and verifies logs, reports and databases to record system attributes during planned and emergency conditions
- Leads, distributes, follows up and checks work, answers inquiries and gives guidance as required
- Liaises, consults and co-ordinates with contractors, internal and external customers
- Operates the system to ensure the safe, reliable and cost effective distribution of electrical energy
- Monitors system loading and initiates appropriate action to achieve desired system performance
- Ensures proper isolation and work protection is provided for planned and emergency work
- Directs and dispatches field operations to complete planned and emergency work
- Schedules, plans and directs all switching operations to complete planned and emergency work
- Recommends changes and upgrades to the system to improve system performance and safety
- Maintains system maps, displays and schematics
- Informs other departments of emergency response status
- Supports and assists field crews in response to emergencies such as outages, accidents and spills
- Responds to after hour stakeout requests and initiate field response, if necessary
- Advises management of significant events

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with one of the following: Electrical Engineering Technologist diploma; Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree or Bachelor of Technology degree with a concentration on Energy Systems Engineering
- Familiarity with utility safety regulations and practices
- Demonstrated experience in a variety of business computer software packages
- Familiar with computerized, remote automated switching system
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Safety performance and familiarity with utility safety regulations and practices; adopts safe and efficient work practices, participates in job planning, risk reduction, and reports problems
- Customer Service and Trust; excels in providing timely and effective services and exceeding customer expectations
- Leadership; keeps people informed, promotes team morale and productivity
- Adherence to Policies and Procedures; complies with policies, practices and procedures
- Knowledge of Work; demonstrates an in-depth level of knowledge regarding the job, current role and accountabilities
- Problem Solving; takes into account all relevant information when making a decision
- Dependability; reliable and counted on to get the work done, ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Quality of Work; work is organized, detailed, in-depth, and is consistently of high quality
- Volume of Work completed far outreaches the expectations; adapts well to changing volumes of work and/or pace of work and proactively seeks out additional work
- Collaborating; stresses collaboration and interacts effectively with others

**Job Segment**:Apprentice, Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electrical, Entry Level, Energy, Engineering