System Control Operator In-training - Thunder Bay, Canada - Synergy North

Synergy North

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB BULLETIN

Monday, May 8, 2023, and will continue to be accepted by the Human Resources & Safety Division until the position is
filled.

SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATOR (In-Training) - Up to 2 Positions
Lines & Operations Division, Outside Staff Collective Agreement

$ $45.8535/hour (May 1, 2023 rates)

Under the general direction of the System Control Supervisor, a System Control Operator is responsible for monitoring,
operating, and controlling the electrical power distribution system. System Control Operators also ensure the continuity of
supply to customers and the implementation of the Utility Work Protection Code with regard to the safety of crews during
construction and maintenance of the system. As part of the position, System Control Operators must successfully
complete the MEARIE Electrical Operator Apprenticeship Program.

**DUTIES: - Provide 24 hour per day, 365 days per year coverage within System Control

Monitor and control the electrical power distribution system via a SCADA system including remote substations, embedded

- generation, switching devices, communication lines, and associated equipment

Hydro One and local electrical contractors and assist with the coordination of switching between parties
Maintain a detailed Operator's log and update system conditions as they occur
Maintain system operating diagrams in AutoCAD/GIS/OMS when changes occur
Dispatch crews in response to emergency and outage calls received from fire, police and/or customers
Provide outage updates to internal stakeholders and the public
Multitask, prioritize, document and perform operations with a high degree of accuracy.
Assist afterhours in times of system trouble and be available for extended shift overlaps and oncall assignments as required
Prepare and archive customer outages, feeder loading and various other scheduled and assigned reports
Act as a company resource for databases updates / record keeping
Monitor and operate building and yard security systems afterhours, and respond to issues accordingly
Reference or respond to GPS tracking, emergency alerts, and advancing weather as required
Utilize various technologies including smart grid, smart metering, distribution management, and outage management
Perform periodic field checks as required
Perform other duties as may be assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS:

Mandatory:

A graduate Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Technician (2 year diploma) or an equivalent combination of education and

- experience.

Must be proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
Good penmanship, reading comprehension, writing skills and a typing proficiency of at least 30 wpm.
Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
Be able to work independently and productively for lengthy periods without immediate supervision
Must have the ability to multitask, be very detail oriented and be able to adapt to sudden changes in priorities
Be able to remain calm in stressful emergency situations
Must have excellent interpersonal, self motivation, organizational, decision making and communication (verbal and written) skills
Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Preferred:

A graduate Electrical Engineering Technologist (3 year diploma)
Minimum 2 years working experience in the area of electrical and computer systems, or within an electric utility.
A thorough knowledge of electrical utility distribution systems and associated equipment, protective device coordination, Utility
Work Protection Code (UWPC), and work experience within an electrical utility
MEARIE Distribution Electrical Operator Certificate
Prior work experience in a fastpaced customer service setting
Prior experience with ESRI ArcGIS software
Familiar with the street layout in the city of Thunder Bay

Conditions of Employment:

Must not be colour blind
Must successfully acquire MEARIE Distribution Electrical Operator Certificate within the required timeframe
Must have and maintain a valid Ontario Driver's License (Class G)
Must be willing to work a combination of rotating 12hour shifts, 8hour day shifts and relief shifts, in a repeatingcycle schedule
Must be willing to work overtime, oncall, and outoftown as required
Must be able to respond to oncall emergencies within 20 minutes
Must successfully complete a Police Information Check
Must successfully pass Drug & Alcohol testing

_TESTING_ _To confirm ability for the position, applicants may be required to take tests related to the job requirements and duties _
- of the System Control Operator job position_
_, __which may be conducted by an independent third party._