Manager, Project Field Execution - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WORK ILLUSTRATION:

The Manager Project Field Execution is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day field and safe execution of an outsourced portfolio of the organization's capital and maintenance work program.

S/he is accountable for working as part of a collaborative team to support the safe job planning and field work execution, provides technical and administrative guidance and management to the selected vendor during the pre-work and work execution stages of the projects, manages compliance with the contractor safety management program, and the monitoring of on-time, on cost completion of assigned work program in an efficient manner complying with applicable laws and policies, standard construction practices and work procedures.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages and mitigates daytoday construction issues in the field, including oversight of legal compliance, materials issues, quality issues, environment, health and safety concerns, and customer complaints
Manages employee safety, attendance and performance using organizational programs, standards and tools to support
Supervises and coaches certified and skilled trades employees, including apprentices to support the safe execution of the assigned work program
Provides technical guidance and management to selected contractors to manage the safe and cost

- effective work completion of the assigned work program

Conducts safety inspections and safety audits
Leads safety meetings and resolves safety issues; identifies nonconformances and takes action to document, resolve and close gaps
Manages projects through conceptual design, construction and energization stage ensuring safety, timeliness, cost and quality targets are achieved
Ensures equipment installations in compliance with regulatory requirements; Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), utility standards, municipal consent requirements, etc.
Leads, plans and processes for proactive safety and environmental programs
Project Lead supporting contract execution, construction completion and safe energization
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders on technical, operational and event management issues and be required to represent Toronto Hydro in meetings with outside agencies
Manages cost performance; certifies and releases payment in accordance with project completion
Identifies and implements productivity improvements and measurements and evaluates new tools, processes and equipment
May handle escalated customer issues that arise in the field
May be required to have periodic involvement in the standby list and participate in emergency response efforts during power system or grid disruption events

REQUIREMENTS:

Postsecondary education in an electrical field of study preferred
Five (5) years of experience post apprenticeship in Forestry
Three (3) years of supervisory/project leadership experience supervising forestry crews. An alternative combination of leadership & training experience, may be considered
Must hold valid G License
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Toronto Hydro/Electrical Utilities Safety Association Rule Book, Utility Work Protection Code, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and relevant safety, electrical and environmental legislation and regulations
Familiar with reading electrical drawings, feeder/operating prints, switching, overhead/underground work practices and standards
Strong project management skills with an understanding of project management methodology, project oversight and control of the sequence of work
Experience working and managing contractors
Previous oversight of departmental spending, including materials, over time, and vehicle related expenses
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make operational decisions in a time sensitive manner
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system
Committed to building strong relationships across the organization
Develops culture & people by demonstrating strong leaderships skills; acts as a resource and coach
Champions change productivity & innovation through technology adoption and continuous improvement and productivity enhancements
Drives results & accountability with a clear sense of corporate direction and expectations; holds self and others accountable to achieve objectives
Demonstrates customer focus and models a customerfocused approach in all decisions and actions.
Demonstrates commitment to sustainability, environment, health & safety manages risk to protect the health and safety of employees and the public, and shows commitment to sustainability

Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days p