Electrical Distribution Engineer
Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are presently looking for an Electrical Engineer for Distribution projects for their, BC location.
Overview:
Our client is looking for a Sr Electrical Engineer who would provide engineering services related to distribution asset sustainment strategies and initiatives
Responsibilities:
- Manage distribution assets through the effective and efficient application of life cycle asset management principles and practices.
- Analyze equipment failure data; monitor equipment end-of-life trends; and work with test labs and engineering specialists on testing equipment according to industry and national standards.
- Manage selected assets which form part of the Overhead – distribution system.
- Initiate special programs for replacement of defective equipment and collaborate internally and externally with stakeholders, equipment experts, design and line resources, and suppliers.
- Contribute to and support the development of asset sustain/maintain strategies and standards and in the definition of work programs.
- Create performance criteria, develop and recommend equipment spares and replacement strategies.
- Participate in strategic sourcing, vendor analysis and negotiation.
- Support assessment of asset performance and health and recommend continuous improvement.
- Facilitate multi-disciplinary committees to develop optimized standards inclusive of maintenance policy, business rules, maintenance definition and engineering standards and that address needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop business cases and investment justifications for implementing programs and initiatives.
- Interact with stakeholders and service providers and resolve issues, monitor performance of programs, ensure standards are being met, and participate as a subject matter expert in audits of asset programs and service providers.
- Investigate, analyze and solve a variety of distribution system problems as well as develop engineering techniques, devise new approaches and/or apply existing criteria in new ways.
Qualifications:
- A minimum ten (10) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
- P.Eng
- Permit to Practice
- Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada
- Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in both Overhead – and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV including automation
- Ability to perform technical research and provide reliable advice on difficult problems, including skills stray currents, grounding, load flow and power systems analysis which can augment the departmental mandate
- Ability to prepare and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and a keen asset management business acumen
- Experience in statistical analysis techniques for evaluating asset health
- Willingness to travel
- Maintain good standing in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) throughout the term of the contract.
- Maintain Driver's License Class 5 throughout the term of the contract
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between and
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
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