Manager, System Control

Company: NTPC

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Salary: $79.33 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description


Job title: Manager, System Control

Company: NTPC

Job description: OverviewThis position is located in Yellowknife, NTThis position assists the Director, Hydro Operations in planning and directing division goals, objectives, and programs as one of seven Managers in a team managed organizational structure. Under the direction of the Director, Hydro Operations, this position leads the daily operation of the Hydro Divisions System Control team. This position operates as a supervisor for direct reports, which includes, setting objectives, assigning duties, assessing, and managing individual performance, with the aim of delivering results. This role requires the administering and monitoring plant operations to ensure effective and efficient operation of the corporation’s hydro and diesel power interconnected and isolated girds through the operation of the corporations SCADA system in both the Hydro and Thermal Divisions. The incumbent is responsible to provide major project scheduling in conjunction with P&E lead projects, Transmission and Distribution and hydro shutdown scheduling for all Operational Divisions as they integrate into the electrical system for generation changes from, Hydro to Diesel or Renewables and back to original state.Responsibilities

  • As a member of the Hydro management team provides input to the Director regarding the development and evaluation of short and long term operational, capital, and strategic plans and budgets and assists in the preparation of planning and budget documents for corporate submission.
  • Responsibility includes the development and updating of the generation stacking order of Hydro/Diesel mix of generation in the Yellowknife grid always keeping the power grid’s ability to meet the Corporations Required Firm Capacity (RFC) in balance. This is met through daily and weekly publications of the generation needed and available on the Snare grid in coordination with the hydrology forecast produced by the Hydrology and Business Systems Specialist.
  • Provides guidance and support for system control operators and operation of power generation and distribution of power to the Hydro Division and the Corporation as a whole, ensuring the system voltage, power quality etc., is maintained within acceptable tolerances.
  • Under the direction of the Director Hydro Operations, Hydro Managers, Projects and Engineering project managers as well as Transmission and Division management team, coordinates scheduling for major projects as assigned and all hydro unit shutdowns. This includes team meetings on a regular and ad hoc basis to establish Operational Divisional goals and objectives as well as goals and objectives for participating divisions. The scheduling will include all Corporate divisions including team leadership, Operations activities, Hydro Maintenance Planners, Projects & Engineering, Information Technology, Operational Technology and Health Safety/Environment to ensure safe, efficient day-to-day operation and maintenance of hydro, diesel and renewable generation facilities.
  • Under the direction of the Director, Hydro Operations participates in the recruitment of staff, prepares job descriptions, identifies training needs and the resources available to meet staff training requirements, and monitors and evaluates the work and performance of staff.
  • Works with and provides support to the Corporations Hydrology and Business Systems Specialist for information on water flows, reservoir levels, day to day operations and ad hoc requests.
  • Under direction from NTPC’s Civil Engineer responsible for dam safety, supports the coordination of the dam inspections, water license inspections, as well as water license improvements and maintenance. Keeps informed and updated on government regulations concerns water usage, environment acts, etc. Ensures contingency plans are reviewed and updated with the Hydrology and Business Systems Specialist.
  • Provide support and effective communications with the Customer Service Division on customer load limiters and customer disconnects.
  • As assigned by the Director, Hydro Operations and in conjunction with the Hydro division budgeting process, creates and manages the maintenance and operation budgets for this responsibility center.
  • Coordinates the assessment and response by System Operators to unscheduled or emergency operations to ensure power generation is restored in a timely and efficient manner with effective collaboration with the Generation, System Control TD, communications and Customer Service teams as required.
  • Liaises with areas all communities in the monitoring of power generation stations under NTPC control. Includes issuing generation releases and work protection/switching reviews and authorizations.
  • Available to respond to emergency or corrective events within the community on a regular basis. This includes being within cell phone range and fit for duty while on stand-by.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Certification as an Engineer or Technologist, Hydrologist, Red Seal Electrician, System Control Operator or Power Systems Electrician with a minimum of five (5) years of utility experience demonstrating extensive related power plant operation & maintenance experience in either a hydro or diesel plant environment including distribution transmission substations; equivalencies may be considered.
  • Must have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience in supervising, planning, coaching, development, and coordinating the work of others. Supervisory experience includes, but is not limited to, responsibility of hiring, directly assigning work to, assessing the performance of and imposing discipline on employees.
  • Must be trained with a minimum of one (1) year hands-on operational experience in power grid control software solutions and advanced automation technology SCADA systems such as ATS Prism.
  • Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent required.
  • Must have experience with scheduling and/or creating shift schedules.
  • Must have strong organizational skills to coordinate team activities and ensure work is appropriately prioritized and actioned to meet Yellowknife generation and regional objectives.
  • Must have analytical and problem-solving skills to research and assess a variety of generation issues and problems.
  • Must have strong computer skills to operate a variety of software programs (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, internet, etc.) to input data, produce administrative and financial documents and reports.
  • Must be able to deal with stressful situations and to direct multiple issues related to a variety of customer service functions and activities.
  • Will be required to be on-standby for extended periods of time as the sole resource within a remote community.
  • Must undergo a satisfactory criminal record check.

Salary for this management position ranges from $63.47/hr – $79.33/hr. plus combined location and accommodation allowances of approximately $8,842 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Yellowknife, NT. Relocation assistance may be provided.Affirmative Action Employer – Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.PC4108

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Job date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:06:33 GMT