Apprentice System/station Operator - Waterloo, Canada - Enova Power Corp.

Enova Power Corp.

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Summary:

Enova Power Corp. is the trusted energy provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward.

Serving more than 157,000 residential and business customers in the City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, Township of Woolwich, Township of Wilmot, and Township of Wellesley, Enova Power Corp.

is the 7th largest electricity distribution utility in Ontario.

The System/Station Operator is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of a 24/7 Controlling Authority by monitoring and authorizing the operation of transformer stations and the electrical distribution system in accordance with the IESO Market Rules and to respond to system anomalies, direct switching operations and prepare and administer Work Protection and maintain system logs and maps.

Skills/Abilities:

Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate MS Office skills and use of Corporate Software
Intermediate time management and planning skills with the ability to multitask and adopt to changing industry standards
Able to deal with fellow employees and customers in a tactful and courteous manner
Intermediate mathematical skills
Advanced problem solving, critical thinking and trouble shooting skills within differing situations
Intermediate AutoCAD skills
Ability to work a 12hour shift schedule
Intermediate ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and engineering drawings

Knowledge/Education:

Post Secondary Education in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline
Electrical System Operator Certificate an asset
Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements
Familiar with EUSR Rules, and the Ontario Power System Restoration Plan
Familiar with Utility Work Protection Code
Familiar with distribution system equipment and operation

Experience:

4 years' related experience an asset
Valid Class "G" driver's licence

Major (Primary) Responsibilities:

Monitor and control the efficient operation of the electrical distribution system
Record all events and changes in the electrical distribution system; organize and interpret records and reports
Dispatch line crews for service calls and power outages within defined territory.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely restoration of power
Prepare work permits and switching orders to accommodate planned and unplanned outages
Coordinate with Hydro One, IESO and Enova Power crews to accommodate transformer substation maintenance and planned outages
Execute the Emergency Action Protocol as required and communicate with stakeholders as required

How to Apply:

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Enova Power Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require a disability-related accommodation, please notify the People and Culture department.