Our client is Ontarios largest municipal electrical distribution company. They operate three major wholly owned affiliates which carry out electricity distribution, retail energy services and street lighting. They have an immediate opening for a Stations Supervisor. The Station Supervisor directs, supervises and coordinates work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems.  Incumbent is accountable for safety performance, work quality, staff development, staff productivity and work efficiency to achieve organizational goals.

• Monitor, supervise, report on and maintain overall work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems. 
• Ensure staff continuously adheres to safety rules, work procedures and work practices.
• Conduct crew visits, site inspections and safety meetings
• Investigate and respond to incidents, accidents and abnormal conditions.
• Provide technical direction, guidance, review and approvals of work related to the operation, installation, construction, repairs, maintenance, commissioning and decommissioning all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems. 
• Provide guidance, assistance and leadership to staff to achieve maximum productivity and promote a positive & professional work environment and maintain customer trust.
• Assess and manage staff performance & development and complete performance appraisals
• Develop and implement improvements in processes, tools, equipment and methods to increase safety, quality, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness.
• Effectively collaborate, coordinate and communicate with internal staff and or external organizations.
• Provide effective administration of vacation, overtime, relief, attendance management, etc. in accordance with the collective agreement and department policy.

• Minimum 5 years experience in overall sub-stations operations
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership equivalency
• Successful completion of MEA Journeyperson Certification or Certified Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologist (CET) or registered Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario and equivalent related education and experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety, electrical and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Familiar with OHSA, EUSA Rule Book, Utility Work Protection Code Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Familiar with work procedures and practices for hazardous work environments

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Familiar with various computer systems/applications including safety performance tracking systems, accident/incident investigation techniques, work management and general office automation tools
• Familiar with reading & understanding electrical drawings, work protection codes, feeder/operating prints work practices and standards.
• Knowledge, experience and skilled in correspondence and report writing
• Strong Leadership skills; possesses a sense of mission with a high priority for safety and results
• Strong relationship building ability; builds rapport, establishes positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Coaching; acts as a resource and coach in enabling individuals to reach their full potential; empowers staff to motivate and encourage growth of abilities
• Self Awareness; understands the attitudes, interests, needs and perspectives of others
• Uses collaborative decision making process
• Strong conceptual thinking; sees “big picture"; identifies connections or patterns that are not obvious to others
• Business acumen – links long-range visions and concepts to daily work; able to manage financial results

Apply in confidence to rick@mgaconsulting.ca