Job Summary

This position supervises assigned staff engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of Saskatoon Light & Power (SL&P) facilities while overseeing the optimization of resource, material and equipment requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages assigned staff; hires, assigns work schedules, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary.  Conducts performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.
• Develops and maintains work schedules for construction and maintenance programs.
• Develops and maintains a productivity measurement system.
• Ensures that work performed meets documented level of service standards, operational procedures and occupational health and safety procedures.
• Investigates customer requests, customer complaints and system damage reports and takes appropriate action as required.
• Prepares recommendations for improvements or upgrades to related programs, systems, resources and methods.
• Assists with safety and technical training, including apprenticeships, of SL&P staff.
• Maintains records of work-site inspections and maintenance.
• Participates in the selection, implementation and utilization of construction, maintenance and operation software and systems.
• Prepares verbal and written reports as required.
• Performs standby duties on a rotational basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of one of the following:
  
  • Saskatchewan Journeymen Electrician Certificate;
  • Saskatchewan Journeymen Power Line Technician Certificate;
  • Graduation from a two-year post secondary electrical engineering technology program.
• Four to six years’ trades experience at an electric utility.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License and a current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices related to construction, maintenance and operation of an electrical distribution system.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, monitor, motivate and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to work effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer or other similar device.