Job Description

Join the City of Medicine Hat as Electric Operations Coordinator!
Permanent, Full time, On Site
The City of Medicine Hat is committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace where every employee can thrive. As our employees are our greatest asset, we strive to create an environment that ensures their experience is both rewarding and fulfilling. Through a focus on collaboration, innovation, and support, we aim to empower our team members to achieve their best while contributing to the success of our community.
Reporting to the Manager of Electric Distribution Operations, the Electric Operations Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules for the electric distribution operations, including preventative maintenance, asset replacements and third party servicing. This full-time role requires 2,080 working hours annually and requires close and cross functional collaboration with internal Utility Distribution System personnel, including engineering, operations, control room, and customer service to support utility objectives and regulatory compliance.
The Electric Operations Coordinator is an on-site position located in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Relocation Assistance is available for the successful candidate. We're a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play.
Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate and build strong cross functional relationships with internal work groups, including engineering, operation, control room, customer service and inspection teams.
• Manage multi-stage schedules and coordinate service connections, upgrades, outages, and capital projects.
• Develop and coordinate work plans for preventative maintenance, asset replacement and capital projects.
• Analyze inspection data to identify and recommend asset replacement, working closely with engineering and operations teams to align on priorities.
• Track progress, update forecasts and prepare other documentation for projects and other weekly activity.

What you bring

• Expert technical knowledge of Power Line Technician trade, including, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution networks, service design and utility infrastructure across low, medium and high voltage.
• Committed to working safely and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and professional relationships across sub departments, external partners, contractors and the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to adapt communication strategies to different audiences and situations, including operational tasks, and emergency coordination.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in assisting to establish and achieve goals and objectives for the department.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to new technologies and software programs.
• Ability to work in the field environment including exposure to extreme weather conditions, uneven terrain and construction zones.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Journeyman Power Line Technician Red Seal Trade Certificate or certification as an Electrical Engineering Technologist.
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in the construction, operation, and maintenance of urban Electric Distribution Systems - including transmission and distribution infrastructure, network systems, and street lighting.
• Electrical Utility Safety Codes Officer or ability to obtain.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation.
• Possess and maintain a current Class 5 Alberta motor vehicle operator's license with an acceptable driving record.
• An equivalent combination of management approved education and experience may be considered.

Why join us?

• Collaborative team: Join dedicated professionals committed to excellence and positive change.
• Career development: Benefit from training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package: A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement plans and more.
• Competitive compensation: Starting at $72.18/hour.
• Relocation assistance available

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