Gordon March

30+ years working at BC Hydro including 20+ years in distribution design / project management role.

Highlights of Qualifications                                                                                                                                                                         

• Distribution Designer / Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in fields of expertise within an electric utility 
• Well-developed communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of BC Hydro’s DAD and Passport systems
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Spida-Calc
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge of project management, field operations and other related fields sufficient to provide technical coordination and leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCH's electric system, Field Safety (e.g. Safety Code 6), and Work Methods
• Knowledge and experience with telecommunications and carrier strategy
• Proven work leadership and supervisory ability
• Team player and collaborative, strong contributor to work teams 
• Class 5 license 

Relevant Skills                                                                                                                                                                                                 

• Designed, prepared cost and material estimates for single & three phase overhead and underground extensions
• Planned, organized, directed, controlled, and evaluated construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget 
• Reviewed and approved electrical distribution project designs created by Design External Service Providers to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with BC Hydro standards, policies and practices
• Act as the liaison and advocate for Design External Service Providers performing distribution design work
• Managed system improvement projects, maintenance of plant, test and treat, Voltage conversions, OH & UG primary services, street lighting, storm damage assessment, standby, planned outages
• Maintained all records relating to distribution design projects completed by Design External Service Providers including a variety of administrative duties and financial functions related to the delivery of an electrical design service to internal and external customers
• Negotiated Right of Way agreements and private property takeovers
• Reviewed, revised and accepted drawings
• Prepared project budgets, timing estimates and reports
• Prepared contracts and review tenders for construction or maintenance
• Emergency Distribution Assessor and Wire Guard, secure and monitor unsafe areas during major outages

Work History                                                                                                                                                                                              

Customer Build                                                                                                                                                 2015 – 2021
BC Hydro                                                                                                                                                             Surrey, BC

Distribution Design                                                                                                                                         2004 – 2021 
BC Hydro                                                                                                                                                             Surrey, BC 

Construction Services                                                                                                                                    2016 – 2021 
BC Hydro                                                                                                                                                             Surrey, BC  

Smart Metering Integration                                                                                                                          2014

BC Hydro                                                                                                                                                             Surrey, BC 

Design Assistant                                                                                                                                             2003 – 2004 

BC Hydro                                                                                                                                                             Surrey, BC

Express Connect                                                                                                                                             2002 – 2005

BC Hydro                                                                                                                                                             Surrey, BC

Customer Services                                                                                                                                          1993 - 2003

 BC Hydro                                                                                                                                                             Surrey, BC

Education / Training                                                                                                                                                                                       

• AScT Certification                                                                                                                                                   2017
• CTech Certification                                                                                                                                                2009
• BC Hydro Self Development Program – Design Technician                                                              2005 – 2009
• Level 3 First Aid Attendant                                                                                                                      2005 – 2021