System Control Operator

Municipal Buyers Guide; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated System Control Operator to oversee the safe and efficient operations of its electrical and natural gas distribution systems. This role involves monitoring system integrity, managing load levels, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to respond to emergencies while collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a company that has been a cornerstone of community service for over 150 years, ensuring reliability and safety in utility services. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital service in a beautiful and historic city.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and controlling electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and emergency response protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the integrity of the electrical distribution system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage emergency situations effectively.

Skills

Monitoring Electrical Systems

Emergency Response

Load Management

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Certification in SCADA Systems

Tools

SCADA

OMS

Job description

System Control Operator

Company Biography
Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston is unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas, electricity and telecommunications services in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 150 years.

Primary Duties

Position Summary:
The System Control Operator is responsible for controlling, monitoring, and overseeing the safe and efficient operations of the Utilities Kingston electrical distribution system and natural gas distribution and odorant systems on a shift work rotation. They will maintain grid reliability and stability for customers while ensuring the protection and integrity of UK equipment and systems during normal and emergency conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitor the function and integrity of the electrical distribution system.
2. Maintain real-time awareness of the distribution network and take action to minimize impact to electrical assets and ensure public safety.
3. Maintain safe load levels to prevent outages, limit equipment failures and prolong the lifespan of electrical assets.
4. Maintain the OMS, SCADA database and required control room records, logs and reports.
5. Authorize and direct distribution equipment outages and load transfers.
6. Maintain recovery and emergency contingency plans, load shedding plans and implement the UK Supplementary Emergency Plan.
7. Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve emergency situations efficiently and safely.
8. Act as the controlling authority and issue authority to accept, approve, plan and establish and issue work protection permits and test permits for planned or unplanned isolations.
9. Authorize, issue and terminate Supporting Guarantees for outside customers and contractors.
10. Assign and direct switching activities for field workers and assist them to locate and isolate system problems.
11. Maintain and monitor natural gas regulating system and Odourant System.
12. Comply with all health and safety requirements, maintain a safe work environment, report hazards and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.