Director of Engineering And Operations

Entegrus Power lines Inc. is seeking to fill a Director of Engineering and Operations vacancy. The position will report directly to the Vice President of Engineering and Operations. The position will be responsible for the prudent, safe and efficient operations of all work and activities carried out by the Engineering and Operations Departments. The position will also provide strategic leadership in guiding staff and leading business planning and budgeting.

Entegrus brings electricity, renewable energy and water services to approximately 64,000 customers in southwestern Ontario, while keeping safety, reliability and efficiency top of mind. Entegrus is owned by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the City of St. Thomas, and Corix Infrastructure Incorporated. Entegrus Power lines Inc. provides safe, sustainable and reliable power to Entegrus customers in the communities of Chatham-Kent, St. Thomas, Strathroy-Caradoc, Mount Brydges, Parkhill, Dutton and Newbury.

To be an industry leader in all we do.

To provide safe, reliable delivery of electricity and related services, in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. To provide exceptional service to our customers, support to the communities we serve and rewarding growth opportunities for our employees

• Safety
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  Safety first in everything we do.
• Inspired & empowered people
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  Having a workforce of inspired and empowered people who are passionate about their jobs.
• Customer and Community Focus
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  Exceeding the needs of our customers, and the communities we serve, by having a customer and community focus.
• Operational Excellence
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  Achieving operational excellence by always striving for continuous improvement.
• Sustainable Growth
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  Delivering sustainable growth for our stakeholders through wise investments.

The Director of Engineering and Operations will be in a critical leadership role. The position will have 3 direct reports including an Engineering Manager and 2 Regional Operations Managers. In total, the staff under the direction of the Director will be approximately 54 resources. Note that Entegrus has approximately 140 staff across the entire company.

• Champion and participate in the Company’s Health and Safety program through implementing safe work strategies and practices that reinforce safety incident management, hazard identification and safe work attitudes.
• Update and design engineering and operational procedures.
• Oversee engineering design, estimate, layout and construction for capital renewal programs, voltage conversion projects and residential/ICI customer connections in accordance with customer demand and budget.
• Oversee the construction and upgrading/conversion of the overhead and underground electrical distribution system in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Lead outage restoration activities and ensure outages are kept to a minimum, with the safety of the public and employees maintained at all times; ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are current, effective, and actionable; lead the team in organizing and decision-making for mutual assistance activities.
• Ensure Engineering and Operations teams are equipped with the tools and resources required to perform their work safely and efficiently, including oversight of equipment testing, software systems, and the evaluation and procurement of new tools and technologies.
• Accountable for oversight and administration of ESA Regulation 22/04 and the Company’s Construction Verification Program, ensuring full compliance through effective training, monitoring, and auditing practices.
• In conjunction with the Vice President, lead the budget process, including the capital budget and OM&A expense budget. Oversee scheduling and implementation and identify and mitigate budget variances.
• Liaise with municipal authorities, other utilities, organizations, contractors, consultants and customers to co-ordinate work and provide technical direction and assistance as required.
• Manage employees including performance review, discipline, explanation of work procedures and problem resolution.…