Technical Officer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Technical Officer to join our Distribution Planning Department. Under the direction of the Winnipeg Planning &
Protection Section Head, you will analyze and review the effectiveness of distribution feeders and substations with respect to
planning, power quality, voltage, loading, safety and reliability; and provide recommendations regarding installation of equipment and
equipment settings necessary to operate the system within established criteria.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare complex planning studies using the appropriate system modelling computer software package to analyze the
performance of the 24kV and below distribution system based on load and voltage test reports, to investigate the existing and
suspected violations of the operating, planning and protection criteria and impact of customer load additions.
- Prepare recommendations on operational actions and system improvement work which shall include written reports on all
investigations complete with estimated costs, justifications and all technical data necessary to prove a sound business case.
- Prepare and analyze distribution system models using comprehensive analytical software packages, calculate and compile
load flow, voltage levels, motor start calculations, steady state and transient load currents at various locations for use in
planning studies, protection requirements, and customer inquiries.
- Provide technical expertise to internal departments and external customers, with respect to developing supply solutions for
major customers, as well as to Operations staff during abnormal and emergency operational situations.
Represent Manitoba Hydro in coordination of City of Winnipeg development and distribution system planning expansion by
participating in regular joint-initiative meetings.
- Conduct field surveys as required to obtain information related to planning of the 24kV and below distribution system.
- Coordinate meetings with office and field staff to identify necessary improvements to the electrical distribution systems and
mitigate them in a timely manner.
- Communicate internally and externally, with personnel of other departments and divisions, and customers, to maintain an
active continuous information gathering process in order to adequately perform distribution system studies.
Qualifications:
- A two year diploma in Electrical or Electronic Technology from a college of recognized standing and minimum of four years of
experience related to the planning of electrical power systems
OR
- Certification at the Technologist level by the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and
minimum of four years of experience related to the planning of electrical power systems.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the electrical distribution system and application of the Distribution Standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of applied practices as related to distribution planning and protection.
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering economic principles.
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