Manager,Transmission Operations Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

Description

Highlights of the job

We arehiring afull-time, permanent

Manager, Transmission Operations workingout of Edmonton, AB.

This position will be responsible for leading a team of experienced individuals andworking closely with Transmission Engineering groups, Transmission Planningand the Program Management groupto prioritize and schedule work.

What you’d be responsible for

Ensuring safe, reliable and efficient performance of Transmission Operations for all substations up to 500kV, high voltage underground cables and transmission lines.

Fostering positive safety attitudes and leading a team toward a zero injury and illness culture

Developing, implementing and reviewing processes to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks

Managingand coachinga strong team of employees,with a focus onretention andprofessionaldevelopment

Assisting with budget tracking and variance explanations

Ensuring accurate and proper timeentriesfor individuals in their area

Developing and nurturing a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented workforce that is easy to collaborate with.

Providing field resources forcapital projects, maintenance and repairs programs.

Successful delivery of capital projects and maintenance and repairs programs to time, quality and cost.

External workforce management and supervision

What’s required to be successful

Certificationas a Power Systems Electrician, or Electrical Engineering Technologist (or equivalent), or a degree in electrical engineeringor other relevant post-secondary education

A combination of education and work experiencemaybe considered

5+years ofrelevantexperience inconstruction,operation and maintenanceinan electrical utility

Strong safety leadership and management skills, including a solid understanding of the electrical safety issues associated with Transmission and System Operations

Proven abilitiesand experiencein a leadership role Managing in a unionized environmentis considered an asset

Knowledge of Transmission system construction methods, procedures, work practices and techniques for highvoltagetransmission underground cables, lines, substation apparatus, protection & control, and SCADA work

Ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders who are not direct reports but are essential to design, construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities

Excellent interpersonal skills to interface and work effectively with other teams in the organization

You are a communicator, collaborator and a strong team player.

Your behaviors, attitudes, and mindsets demonstrate your safety focus and help ensure EPCOR manages these aspects in a proactive manner.

You are organized, take initiative and find opportunities to make improvements, and appropriately delegate to your team to gain their buy-in and involvement.

Your self-awareness helps you lead and manage your team, and you easily build trust with others.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction:

MGMT

Hours of work:80 hours biweekly

Final date to receive applications:
March 4, 2026

Please note the following information:

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.


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