Oshawa Power, a subsidiary of Oshawa Power & Utilities Corporation, and affiliate of fiber optic, district energy and renewable generation businesses, is the local hydro-electric distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 63,000 customers in the city of Oshawa. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa serves as the economic engine for the Durham Region. Oshawa Power maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150 km2 service territory, operated at 44 and 13.8 kV, supplied by 9 distribution and 3 transmission substations. The organization is committed to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity through responsible financial management, strategic reinvestment and continuous innovation.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Distribution, Construction, the incumbent will be accountable for the inspection, installation, maintenance and testing of all types of revenue metering equipment and related systems.

What you will do

• Install, repair, prepare, evaluate, configure, upgrade and replace electric meters and associated communications and instruments in accordance with Measurement Canada regulations and Oshawa Power standards and policies;
• Install, test, operate, upgrade and maintain all smart meter communications systems and associated hardware;
• Install, test, operate and maintain interval metering communication systems, including, but not limited to, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Cellular & RF based systems;
• Perform cross phase testing and analysis on site and/or remotely;
• Install and operate recording and testing instruments to monitor system disturbances;
• Generate, modify, update, maintain and preserve all meter documentation, as required by Measurement Canada;
• Write reports, document and perform safety tailboards and maintain internal records as required;
• Collaborate with customers, contractors and other departments on metering standards, practices and installations;
• Analyze and test accuracy of meters and associated instruments on customer premises to verify measurement and billing;
• Assist in the training of apprentices;
• Adhere to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, the IHSA rule book and Oshawa Power Safe Work Practices;
• Other duties as required.

What you have to offer

• Post-Secondary Education from an Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician Program or equivalent;
• We are currently seeking a candidate with MEA Journeyperson Metering Certification
• Have received and/or eligible for OACETT certification as a Technician or Technologist;
• Must possess a valid Class G driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office applications;
• Knowledge of various types of communication systems and associated hardware for Smart Meter technology;

 What we offer

In addition to working alongside a talented and inspiring team, Oshawa Power offers;

• A flexible work environment;
• OMERS Pension fully vested from date of hire;
• Excellent company paid benefits from date of hire;
• Ontario Government Mobile Data plans;
• Tuition and Fitness reimbursement plans.

Oshawa Power embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.

Oshawa Power 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 careers@oshawapower.ca and we will work to meet your needs. We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume no later than October 10, 2024 by email to: careers@oshawapower.ca  *Please include the position title you are applying for in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs