Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management

Renewablesassociation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Ontario seeks a Manager for Generation Engineering and Program Management. This role involves overseeing project managers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing budgets for renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the energy sector and strong leadership skills. A hybrid work model is offered, promoting flexibility and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in renewable energy or utilities.
• Experience in project controls, reporting, scheduling, and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of project managers and engineers for generation facilities.
• Develop and administer programs related to project development and budgeting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with inspections and licensing programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline

Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario

Tools

G Suite

Job description

At Energy Ottawa Inc., we have the power to transform the future.

As the largest municipally-owned producer of green power in Ontario, our work produces enough clean, renewable energy to power 107,000 homes annually. That focus on environmental responsibility unites us and fuels our work.

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the Portage Power team, the Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management is responsible for managing a team of project managers and engineers that support the operation of all generation facilities located in Canada and the United States. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management leads the team in developing and administering comprehensive programs related to project development, capital project execution, and capital budgeting. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management’s role with respect to project development involves the day-to-day business development activities, including but not limited to due diligence, permitting, technical advisory services and project management to support early and ongoing stages of investment planning. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Project Management is also responsible for the developing, implementing, and tracking of life-cycle management programs for all generating assets and ensuring regulatory compliance with elements such as US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission annual inspections and licensing programs, as well as dam safety and environmental requirements within Canada. The Manager, Generation Engineering and Program Management is also responsible to develop the multi-year CAPEX budget and support OPEX budgeting activities where required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, direct, and manage a staff of Professional Engineers and technical supervisors
• Contribute to the development of the Portage strategic plan and deliver upon its objectives
• Provide leadership and development of the engineering team’s technical skills, business acumen and project management expertise
• Provide structure for the engineering team to guide the operations and maintenance group; including technical support, trouble shooting, testing and inspections asneeded to maintain safe and reliable operation
• Establish and supervise the implementation of all capital projects against multi-year budgets and schedule constraints in concert with internal business partners
• Evaluate and establish plans and budgets to maximize equipment life and optimize operations to meet safety, availability targets and performance indicators
• Develop, operate and maintain program and project management methodologies housed within the Portage Project Management Office
• Foster and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure critical work plan inputs and linkages are understood and maintained
• Support the growth of the Portage Power brand within the energy sector
• Provide leadership that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous business improvement
• Participate in the Emergency Response Organization including after-hours and on-call responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario or be able to transfer license from similar jurisdiction
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the field of renewable energy or utilities including operations, project and program delivery
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience, formal training, and demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Experience which demonstrates advanced knowledge of project controls, project reporting, scheduling, estimation and financial forecasting
• Experience in development and standardization of key performance indicators and enterprise reporting
• Team leadership experience
• General awareness of ISO 55000 standard and its implementation
• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite
• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s license – Class G
• Ability to obtain work visa for United States
  

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Energy Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Energy Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.