Hydro Ottawa
Technical Standards Engineer
Ottawa, ON
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About the role
- Evaluate and approve technical standards and deviations within the established technical signing authority procedure.
- Represent Hydro Ottawa on industry committees, working groups, and conferences to stay aligned with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
- Inspect projects and field installations to improve processes, and assess equipment and materials.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain technical policies, standards, specifications, and procedures for the distribution system.
- Support Operations in the development of standard work methods.
- Administer technical documents, initiating reviews prior to re-affirmation dates.
- Provide technical support and assistance to internal teams in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the distribution system.
- Provide technical support and recommendations for Conditions of Service, external utility/municipal circulations, road authority and third party attachments to internal staff, the City, other utilities, and external standards committee(s).
- Provide technical support in the creation, review and recommendation of changes to agreements and legal documents related to the distribution system.
- Support the analysis of equipment failures by providing technical expertise to investigate equipment issues, and recommend systemic distribution improvements.
- Develop and deliver technical training material that relates to this position's responsibilities.
- Assist with divisional response and support for the Electrical Safety Authority O.Reg. 22/04 and International Standards Organization certifications.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university
- Demonstrated knowledge of National Standards and Codes that apply to substations and distribution systems
- Strong time management and communication skills required
- Experience in an electric utility and/or utility standards environment considered an asset
- Experience with utility modeling software such as Cyme, SAG10, and SpidaCalc considered an asset
- Oversee internal Standards Committees, technically and administratively within their mandate, and chair these committees as required.
- Participate in Hydro Ottawa's Electricity Emergency Response Program (EERP) including potential after-hours and/or on-call responsibilities, as required.
- Lead special projects and perform other duties as required.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Skills
- Project Management skills considered an asset
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks considered an asset
- Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace
Compensation
- $89,420.99 Pay Range Maximum:
Benefits
- Provide technical support on the development and delivery of Health, Safety, and Environment programs in partnership with Health, Safety and Environment teams.
Company info
- At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
- And as Ontario's largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
- We are seeking a Technical Standards Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.
Equal opportunity
- We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
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