Distribution Asset Sustainment Strategies and Initiatives (DASSI) Senior Engineer
- Pay rate: $100.00 – $112.00/hour (based on experience)
- Contract Length: 1 year
- Location: Burnaby (Hybrid preferred). Remote work options are available for exceptional candidates located in British Columbia and Alberta.
Raise is currently hiring a Distribution Asset Sustainment Strategies and Initiatives (DASSI) Senior Engineer team member on behalf of our client, one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.
Job Overview
The Distribution Asset Sustainment Strategies and Initiatives (DASSI) senior engineer will provide distribution asset management knowledge and experience to develop and maintain asset strategies.
Responsibilities:
All the required Experience and Role Accountabilities shall relate to Overhead – and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV below:
- Manage distribution assets through the effective and efficient application of life cycle asset management principles and practices.
- Analyze equipment failure data; monitor equipment end-of-life trends; and work with test labs and engineering specialists on testing equipment according to industry and national standards.
- Manage selected assets which form part of the Overhead – distribution system.
- Initiate special programs for replacement of defective equipment and collaborate internally and externally with stakeholders, equipment experts, design and line resources, and suppliers.
- Contribute to and support the development of asset sustain/maintain strategies and standards and in the definition of work programs.
- Create performance criteria, develop and recommend equipment spares and replacement strategies.
- Participate in strategic sourcing, vendor analysis and negotiation.
- Support assessment of asset performance and health and recommend continuous improvement.
- Facilitate multi-disciplinary committees to develop optimized standards inclusive of maintenance policy, business rules, maintenance definition and engineering standards and that address needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop business cases and investment justifications for implementing programs and initiatives.
- Interact with stakeholders and service providers and resolve issues, monitor performance of programs, ensure standards are being met, and participate as a subject matter expert in audits of asset programs and service providers.
- Investigate, analyze and solve a variety of distribution system problems as well as develop engineering techniques, devise new approaches and/or apply existing criteria in new ways.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada, Power Engineering preferred
- Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in both Overhead – and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV,
- Demonstrated experience in the design and development of maintenance standards and developing innovative techniques for maintaining Overhead – and/or underground distribution infrastructure and equipment
- Ability to perform technical research and provide reliable advice on difficult problems, including skills stray currents, grounding, load flow and power systems analysis which can augment the departmental mandate
- Ability to prepare and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and a keen asset management business acumen
- Familiarity and background in reliability centered maintenance
- Experience in risk and hazard evaluation
- Experience in statistical analysis techniques for evaluating asset health
- Maintain good standing in Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) throughout the term of the contract.
- Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
- Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards
- Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Key requirements:
- Asset management experience – will consider equivalent asset management professional qualification.
- Knowledge and experience of distribution overhead and underground equipment, systems – operation, maintenance and condition monitoring
- Good project management skills and experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
- Willingness to travel
- Maintain Driver's License Class 5 throughout the term of the contract
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