Distribution Engineer - Standards & Reliability

Ajax, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00 AM

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!

Reports to the Supervisor, Standards & Studies and will play a key role in the day-to-day operations, projects and initiatives that will support Elexicon’s vision of empowering the communities we serve and help customers seize opportunities to ignite a better future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Introduce, review, and approve new major and non-major equipment and drawings to be used in Elexicon Energy’s distribution system for construction purposes based on type test reports and technical standards.
• Introduce, review, and approve standards and specifications, perform engineering analyses, and determine solutions affecting the electric distribution system to properly serve new loads.
• Introduce, review, and approve technical processes, policies, and procedures for engineering, planning, and construction.
• Review customer equipment connected to the Elexicon distribution system to ensure it meets Elexicon’s requirements.
• Participate in Elexicon’s standards committee discussions to develop and approve new and innovative standards and/ or products.
• Ensure compliance with CSA, ESA, and Ontario electrical distribution safety regulation 22/04.
• Track and report Elexicon reliability and service quality metrics such as SAIDI/ SAIFI/ CAIDI FESI/ Worst Performing Feeders, Major Event Days, and Loss of Supply.
• Perform root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions on failure/incident, and prepare equipment failure analysis and investigation reports.
• Maintain accurate records of historic outage data and information and prepare reliability reports by analyzing the data to improve distribution system reliability.
• Responsible for diagnosing and assessing information from automation devices in order to determine the root cause of distribution system faults and abnormalities.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate distribution system model data records and creating an equipment database to perform various engineering calculations using engineering analysis software.
• Participate in a continuous learning manner with respect to new and emerging electric distribution system grid technologies with positive operation impacts, including all technologies associated with the smart grid.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of power system concepts along with practical experience in distribution and station-related assets
• Experience with distribution network reliability and power quality standards and reporting requirements
• Experience with root cause analysis, failure reporting, analysis, and developing corrective action.
• Experience with technical interconnection requirements for distributed energy resources (DERs), and/ or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Experience with power system tools such as CYME, EMTP, etc.
• Experience in preparing technical reports, regulatory evidence, and presentations as required by the Manager.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.) and Computer Assisted Design (CAD) systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of GIS systems.
• Knowledge of utility-related construction practices.
• Knowledge of Ontario Regulation 22/04.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong stakeholder and change management skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a post-secondary university degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Electrical Power Systems.
• Must be licensed with PEO as a P.Eng in Ontario or working towards getting a P.Eng. in Ontario
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a good driving record.

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 and we will work to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.