Elexicon Energy

System Operator

LocationAjax, ON
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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!

The successful candidate will be responsible for the scheduling, preparing, documenting, issuing and directing of all activities related to the operation of the distribution and sub-transmission electrical grid, including, but not limited to, coordinating and directing all restoration efforts to safely and effectively restore power to customers.

This position reports to the Supervisor, System Control Centre at the Ajax location and is responsible for activities as follows:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Full control of Elexicon’s entire distribution and sub-transmission electrical grid of all voltages in planned and emergency conditions.

Authorizing the safe operation of all electrical grid devices and equipment and controlling access to all electrical plants and substations.
Coordinating all power interruptions and emergencies by dispatching and directing staff to safely and effectively take corrective measures for isolation, emergency repairs and restoration purposes.
Continually monitoring all distribution and sub-transmission parameters and directing the appropriate and corrective actions based on loading and/or voltage concerns.
Preparing and issuing work protection to all authorized Elexicon employees and all authorized Elexicon contractors working on the distribution and sub-transmission electrical grid in accordance with IHSA and the Utility Work Protection Code and the company’s policies and procedures.
Utilizing SCADA systems to monitor and safely operate Elexicon’s distribution and sub-transmission system.
Ensuring detailed, proper operating records, schematics, system device loading records, and outage records are completed, checked and issued as required.
Scheduling, coordinating and approving the following:
Overhead and underground distribution system switching,
Municipal substation operations,
Municipal transformer station (MTS) operations,
Sub-transmission system operations.
Utilizing and controlling intelligent self-healing network devices to assist in the safe and effective restoration of power to the distribution and sub-transmission network.
Reviewing system loading, equipment loading and voltage drop at various supply points and recommending corrective measures as required.
Monitoring and controlling of intelligent capacitor banks to assist with Elexicon’s conservation and demand management initiatives.
Coordinating and directing distribution and sub-transmission switching with the Hydro One Ontario Grid Control Centre to confirm appropriate load balancing and load transfers are in place to ensure the grid is functioning as safe and as cost effectively as possible.
Assisting in the training of Apprentice System Operators in the work of the System Control Centre including safe work methods and practices, and good housekeeping.
Interact with customers, and other parties, in a polite and courteous manner.
Other duties as required may be considered part of these responsibilities.


KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough knowledge of IHSA Utility Work Protection Code.
Extensive PC experience and knowledge of SCADA, GIS and OMS packages is highly desirable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.).
Excellent organizational, communication and verbal skills with a strong commitment to customer service
Ability to exercise independent judgment and perform all assigned duties with minimal supervision.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from an accredited institute in an Electrical/Electronics Technology or Technician program and be eligible for certification by OACETT in the province of Ontario.
Successful completion of Level 3 or above of the MEARIE Operator-In-Training Program and in the process of becoming a Certified EDA System Operator.

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.

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