Manager of Operations - Newmarket, Canada - The MEARIE Group

The MEARIE Group

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Newmarket, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Manager of Operations

JOB ID:
OP-23-115
Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd.

(NT Power) delivers power with pride to almost 50,000 customers within the Town of Newmarket, Town of Midland and Tay Township.

Headquartered in Newmarket, Ontario, NT Power has an additional office in Midland, Ontario, approximately one hour north of Newmarket along the shores of Georgian Bay.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and proactive
Manager of Operations to join our team at our head office in Newmarket.

Reporting directly to the Vice-President Engineering and Operations, working in a team environment primarily at our head office in Newmarket.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.

We are currently operating in a hybrid work model and this position is eligible to work remotely for part of the work week.

***The Manager of Operations will provide leadership and assume overall responsibility for the Control Room, Stations, and Metering infrastructure of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. to ensure it is safe, reliable, and accurate. The position will manage the distribution station operation and maintenance, the Control Room tasks and responsibilities, and assist with the development of Smart Grid enhancements to the distribution system. This position will require participation in the management on-call roster.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage a team responsible for daytoday operations of the control room ensuring requirements for internal work protection planning are met to ensure timely execution of required work and that the systems function as intended on a 24/7 basis.
Monitor activities performed by staff and contractors to ensure municipal substations are operating properly and safely.
Oversee a team that is responsible for revenue metering functions in accordance with Measurement Canada rules and regulations and coordinates staff and contractor schedules.
Ensure that direct reports liaise with other Engineering & Operations departments to evaluate plan specifications, plan procedures, timelines and labour requirements for construction projects.
Research, recommend and implement new or enhanced control room technologies, methodologies, training, policies, procedures and processes to improve operational effectiveness.
Provide direction, support, and leadership in the areas of substation construction and maintenance, metering, SCADA, protection & control, as well as control center operations.
Lead and provide direction in the development and maintenance of outage management and distribution system utilization programs.
Manage wholesale metering with IESO and oversees the Metering Service Provider
Liaise with customers regarding service
Provide project services to optimize and execute timely completion of projects and programs relating to control room, stations and metering activities.
Manage departmental short and longterm objectives and strategic
Provide leadership and direction to direct reports through coaching, development, performance management and resource planning.
Promote a safe work environment by providing effective leadership to staff and contractors regarding organization's work practices and procedures and health and safety policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering (electrical) from an accredited university. P.Eng. designation and/or registered member of the Professional Engineering Ontario (PEO) is considered an asset.
Two to five years of professional experience in some of the following areas: substation design, metering, protection and control, power system communication, operations and construction within electrical utility industry, system planning, asset management, project management and budgeting.
Good knowledge of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, geographic information systems (GIS) and Outage Management System (OMS).
Advanced knowledge of Electrical Utility safety rules, Utility Work Protection Code, USF Standards, Electrical Safety Code, Distribution System Code, Ontario Regulation 22/04 and other industry standards and regulations.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, high ethical and quality standards with adherence to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, the EUSA rule book, NT Power's work
Must be highly motivated team player with strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present ideas in businessfriendly and userfriendly language.
Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver license with a driving record in good

APPLICATION INFORMATION
**APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION: AUGUST 1, 2023.