Elexicon Energy is the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. Our mission is to provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable growth.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence!

Reporting to the Director, Asset Planning and System Engineering, the incumbent manages Elexicon Energy’s short-, medium-, and long-term distribution capital and maintenance plan, focusing on customer impact, system supply adequacy, system security, reliability, safety, cost, and industry trends. The Supervisor is also responsible for maintenance management for all the distribution assets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PEOPLE AND TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the assigned portfolios by setting team goals, objectives, coaching, and handling human resource and work performance objectives.
• Lead the development of the team and maintain competencies through training, coaching, peer learning, and special project assignments to achieve department and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accomplish multiple assignments and deliverables on an on-going basis.
• Foster innovation and actively look for new ideas to improve the operation of the unit.
• Sound critical thinking that demonstrates experience building and executing strategies.
• Supports Manager by using sound critical thinking and has demonstrated experience building and executing strategies.

SYSTEM PLANNING (CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE)

• Review and approve power system load flow studies on CYME software to perform short circuit, and protection coordination studies. Accordingly, approve a plan for system expansions and enhancements to reflect main feeder, substation, and supply point adequacy.
• Responsible for ensuring the distribution system plant has adequate capacities to connect new load in a safe, and reliable manner.
• Maintain strong relationships and represent Elexicon during technical planning meetings with Hydro One, IESO, OEB, and regional municipalities.
• Provide support in developing a 5-year Distribution System Plan (DSP) and associated regulatory submissions such as ICM, interrogatory responses, etc.
• Participate in developing and maintaining Asset Management Policy and Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Responsible for preparing annual Asset Condition Assessment (ACA) reports and developing an Asset Replacement Plan (ARP).
• Review capital project and maintenance scopes/ business cases to support short-, medium-, and long-term decision-making.
• Review and approve maintenance instructions and plans for Elexicon’s distribution plant assets.
• Review and approve solutions affecting the electric distribution system to properly serve new loads.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing the annual Investment Plan, including scope documents and business cases for system access, system renewal, and system service portfolio of assets.
• Use multiple tools and data sources to provide analytical support to the Manager, Asset Planning, and System Engineering, as required.
• Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CSA, ESA, and Ontario electrical distribution safety regulation 22/04.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of power system concepts along with practical experience on distribution and station-related assets
• Experience with distribution network reliability standards and reporting requirements
• Experience in preparing technical reports, regulatory evidence, and presentations as required by the Manager.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Well-developed project management skills
• Strong stakeholder and change management skills
• Experience with power system tools such as CYME, EMTP, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Ontario
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in a utility preferred; direct experience in distribution system planning, and asset management
• Experience in a supervisory role within asset management, or system planning or design in a transmission or distribution utility or consulting industry
• Knowledge of Ontario Regulation 22/04.
• Understanding of regulatory submissions such as Distribution System Plan (DSP) and Interrogatory responses
• Knowledge of utility planning, design, and operation.
• Knowledge of industry-accepted standards and best practices for Asset Management, such as ISO55001 requirements
• Experience with budgets and expenditure
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management (ERM)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications and database management

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Elexicon Energy embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.

Elexicon Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please email us at HR@elexiconenergy.com and we will work to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.