Electrical Engineering Specialist

The role supports the development and management of maintenance plans for distribution and substation assets, including deficiency review and prioritization, asset condition assessment enhancements, data analysis and insight generation, coordination with program management and execution teams, budget proposal support, and participation in short- and long-term planning activities.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, and laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports maintenance planning activities by identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing practical enhancements and improving efficiency across maintenance planning processes.

• Provides timely technical support and consultation, reviews and prioritizes deficiencies, and demonstrates effective project management and process efficiency.

• Supports asset condition assessment enhancements and analytics by working with stakeholders and team members to develop data-driven insights for short- and long-term planning processes.

• Develops strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate maintenance requirements and support effective execution.

• Performs trend analyses of equipment data to identify maintenance risks, determine appropriate actions and optimize maintenance programs.

• Undertakes and participates in special investigations and studies, and prepares reports with recommendations.

• Works effectively with large datasets to prepare analyses, identify patterns and support evidence-based engineering decisions.

• Supports the preparation of material and technical specifications and standards; reviews supplier, contractor and consultant proposals for technical merit and compliance; and investigates the application of new technologies.

• Supports the implementation of corporate goals and objectives through maintenance planning, engineering analysis and continuous improvement activities.

• May be called upon to act as a team or project leader.

• Performs root cause analyses of failure data to identify contributing factors and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Engineering experience in distribution utility environments is strongly preferred.

• Experience with, or knowledge of, engineering maintenance practices, reliability analysis and asset performance improvement.

• Knowledge of business planning processes and project management.

• Experience in data management and analysis, including applied experience with Alteryx, Tableau and Power BI.

• Fluency in information technology applications, including Microsoft Office, CAD, SAP, GEAR, engineering records systems and specialized engineering software.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, able to operate with a high degree of independence and able to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Aptitude and experience in adapting to change, managing change and facilitating process improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

• Demonstrated leadership that encourages teamwork, collaboration and informed risk-taking to develop innovative solutions and support corporate goals and objectives.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building ability.

• Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability.

• Customer-focused approach.

• Ability to anticipate and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans.

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety and environmental legislation and regulations.

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

Advantages
• Engineering experience in distribution utility environments is strongly preferred.

• Supports asset condition assessment enhancements and analytics by working with stakeholders and team members to develop data-driven insights for short- and long-term planning processes.


Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, the incumbent provides engineering support services that help maintain the technical soundness, reliability, safety and cost-effectiveness of Toronto Hydro’s Electrical Distribution Power System.

The role supports the development and management of maintenance plans for distribution and substation assets, including deficiency review and prioritization, asset condition assessment enhancements, data analysis and insight generation, coordination with program management and execution teams, budget proposal support, and participation in short- and long-term planning activities.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, and laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports maintenance planning activities by identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing practical enhancements and improving efficiency across maintenance planning processes.

• Provides timely technical support and consultation, reviews and prioritizes deficiencies, and demonstrates effective project management and process efficiency.

• Supports asset condition assessment enhancements and analytics by working with stakeholders and team members to develop data-driven insights for short- and long-term planning processes.

• Develops strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate maintenance requirements and support effective execution.

• Performs trend analyses of equipment data to identify maintenance risks, determine appropriate actions and optimize maintenance programs.

• Undertakes and participates in special investigations and studies, and prepares reports with recommendations.

• Works effectively with large datasets to prepare analyses, identify patterns and support evidence-based engineering decisions.

• Supports the preparation of material and technical specifications and standards; reviews supplier, contractor and consultant proposals for technical merit and compliance; and investigates the application of new technologies.

• Supports the implementation of corporate goals and objectives through maintenance planning, engineering analysis and continuous improvement activities.

• May be called upon to act as a team or project leader.

• Performs root cause analyses of failure data to identify contributing factors and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Engineering experience in distribution utility environments is strongly preferred.

• Experience with, or knowledge of, engineering maintenance practices, reliability analysis and asset performance improvement.

• Knowledge of business planning processes and project management.

• Experience in data management and analysis, including applied experience with Alteryx, Tableau and Power BI.

• Fluency in information technology applications, including Microsoft Office, CAD, SAP, GEAR, engineering records systems and specialized engineering software.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, able to operate with a high degree of independence and able to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Aptitude and experience in adapting to change, managing change and facilitating process improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

• Demonstrated leadership that encourages teamwork, collaboration and informed risk-taking to develop innovative solutions and support corporate goals and objectives.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building ability.

• Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability.

• Customer-focused approach.

• Ability to anticipate and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans.

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety and environmental legislation and regulations.

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Engineering experience in distribution utility environments is strongly preferred.

• Experience with, or knowledge of, engineering maintenance practices, reliability analysis and asset performance improvement.

• Knowledge of business planning processes and project management.

• Experience in data management and analysis, including applied experience with Alteryx, Tableau and Power BI.

• Fluency in information technology applications, including Microsoft Office, CAD, SAP, GEAR, engineering records systems and specialized engineering software.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, able to operate with a high degree of independence and able to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Aptitude and experience in adapting to change, managing change and facilitating process improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

• Demonstrated leadership that encourages teamwork, collaboration and informed risk-taking to develop innovative solutions and support corporate goals and objectives.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building ability.

• Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability.

• Customer-focused approach.

• Ability to anticipate and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans.

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety and environmental legislation and regulations.

Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, the incumbent provides engineering support services that help maintain the technical soundness, reliability, safety and cost-effectiveness of Toronto Hydro’s Electrical Distribution Power System.

The role supports the development and management of maintenance plans for distribution and substation assets, including deficiency review and prioritization, asset condition assessment enhancements, data analysis and insight generation, coordination with program management and execution teams, budget proposal support, and participation in short- and long-term planning activities.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, and laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports maintenance planning activities by identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing practical enhancements and improving efficiency across maintenance planning processes.

• Provides timely technical support and consultation, reviews and prioritizes deficiencies, and demonstrates effective project management and process efficiency.

• Supports asset condition assessment enhancements and analytics by working with stakeholders and team members to develop data-driven insights for short- and long-term planning processes.

• Develops strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate maintenance requirements and support effective execution.

• Performs trend analyses of equipment data to identify maintenance risks, determine appropriate actions and optimize maintenance programs.

• Undertakes and participates in special investigations and studies, and prepares reports with recommendations.

• Works effectively with large datasets to prepare analyses, identify patterns and support evidence-based engineering decisions.

• Supports the preparation of material and technical specifications and standards; reviews supplier, contractor and consultant proposals for technical merit and compliance; and investigates the application of new technologies.

• Supports the implementation of corporate goals and objectives through maintenance planning, engineering analysis and continuous improvement activities.

• May be called upon to act as a team or project leader.

• Performs root cause analyses of failure data to identify contributing factors and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Engineering experience in distribution utility environments is strongly preferred.

• Experience with, or knowledge of, engineering maintenance practices, reliability analysis and asset performance improvement.

• Knowledge of business planning processes and project management.

• Experience in data management and analysis, including applied experience with Alteryx, Tableau and Power BI.

• Fluency in information technology applications, including Microsoft Office, CAD, SAP, GEAR, engineering records systems and specialized engineering software.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, able to operate with a high degree of independence and able to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Aptitude and experience in adapting to change, managing change and facilitating process improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

• Demonstrated leadership that encourages teamwork, collaboration and informed risk-taking to develop innovative solutions and support corporate goals and objectives.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building ability.

• Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability.

• Customer-focused approach.

• Ability to anticipate and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans.

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety and environmental legislation and regulations.

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

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