Engineer

WORK ILLUSTRATION:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Quality and Compliance, the Engineer will provide a wide range of technical services in the development of quality assurance and compliance related programs to ensure the reliability, safety and cost effectiveness of the electrical distribution system is maintained.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

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  Develops and maintains Quality Assurance processes within Toronto Hydro, ensuring that quality issues are effectively prioritized and analyzed as they arise.
• Collaborates with various internal stakeholders, such as Standards and Energy Solutions and Supply Chain Services, during the investigation of quality issues.
• Collaborates with external suppliers, such as manufacturers and distributors, to ensure quality issues are resolved and actions are taken to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provides timely technical support and consultation, demonstrates effective project management and process efficiencies; reviews, develops and/or presents detailed business proposals, plans, designs, processes, operational procedures and practices.
• Analyzes equipment failures to identify root cause and identify preventative actions.
• Compares alternative technical/business solutions based on cost/benefit considerations, customer needs, safety, statistical analysis and engineering principles, and recommends the optimum solution.
• Maintains internal databases and develops various reports as requested by internal groups or Management.
• Resolves concerns or gaps identified through internal and/or external audits.
• Collaborates with various internal departments to streamline and improve compliance and quality assurance related activities.
• Participates on internal committees and project teams as required on a wide variety of business initiatives.
• Supports Senior Management on ad hoc assignments arising from various external committees.
• Participates in special investigations and studies, and prepares reports with findings and recommendations.
• Represents Toronto Hydro in external meetings and/or committees.

REQUIREMENTS:

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  Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• Must have a valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
• Knowledge in Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems is an asset.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability, as well as organization and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through report writing and delivering presentations; possess active listening skills and openly contributes ideas.
• Fluent in the application of information technology, such as MS Office, data analysis software, database applications and specialized engineering application software.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to bring projects in on time and on budget.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively through a variety of situations, collaborating with various individuals and groups, and willing to challenge the status quo.
• Self-motivated, operates with a high degree of independence and can visualize opportunities for change in support of continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrates versatile leadership; encourages organizational teamwork and collaboration, and takes educated risks to develop innovative solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Builds Strong Relationships: Listens and learns from peers and superiors to identify areas for collaboration, problem solving and personal development.
• Drives Results and Accountability: Accepts work assignments with a clear understanding of related quality, quantity, cost and performance targets / expectations; Establishes credibility by demonstrating high standards for the work in their area; applying discretion and judgment to achieve results.
• Demonstrates Commitment to Environment, Health and Safety: Acts as a safety leader by incorporating safety and environmental considerations into business decisions and actions.