Network Operations Manager

Job Summary

BC Hydro, is currently hiring on a vacant job post of Network Operations Manager based in Burnaby British Columbia Canada. Please read the job detail carefully before applying.

Job Title: Network Operations Manager
Company Name: BC Hydro
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Burnaby British Columbia Canada
Salary:
Job Link Expiry: 2022-12-29
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

We’re BC Hydro and we have a big job to do.

Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing many different jobs. From working deep in a generating station, atop a power pole, or behind a desk, whatever it is that makes you tick we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential.

We’re investing more than $2 billion per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power. We’re upgrading transmission lines, building new substations, and investing in our hydroelectric generation facilities. We aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.

It’s our vision to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.

Duties:

* Reporting to the Manager Telecom, Protection & Control this role will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of M&P and MoveUp employees with primary responsibility for managing the telecommunication Field Area Network (FAN) for the 2M smart meters across the province.

• Ensures the Field Area Network for Smart Meters delivers on intended business outcomes and service delivery metrics and targets, now and into the future

• Leads the planning, engineering, business performance, asset management, project delivery, process stewardship & quality assurance functions to support Field Area Network (FAN) objective of operational excellence

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Smart Metering telecom projects and programs are carried out smoothly and any technical, business and safety issues are addressed promptly while maintaining high levels of customer/client satisfaction.

• Influences decision-making and negotiates with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard BC Hydro and ratepayer interests as it pertains to the Smart metering infrastructure,

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree

• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience of in the utility industry and/or the telecommunications industry

• Demonstrated experience leading teams

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

* Knowledge and understanding of:

• Smart metering systems and/or Telecommunications

• Asset Management practices

• Financial management and strategic planning

• Procurement and contract management

• Project delivery

• Deployment and operations

* The ability to:

• Lead, manage, and coach/mentor a team consisting of engineers, unionized staff and contractors

• Think conceptually, anticipate, and assess complex issues, and balance competing priorities to reach optimal decisions.

• Provide leadership and advice regarding the effective planning and management of asset maintenance and sustainment strategies.

• Work collaboratively and cooperatively within the team and with cross functional teams on common objectives and outcomes.

• Manage time and resources effectively in order to reduce costs, improve benefits and achieve required results.

* Demonstrates:

• Well-developed planning, organizational, project management, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Well-developed oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, leadership, change management, relationship management and interpersonal skills.

• Strong business and operational acumen with ability to champion change.

• Ability to identify and drive business improvement initiatives as needed.

• Proven capability to influence actions across non-direct reporting lines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.

We are here for our customers.

We are one team.

We act with integrity.

We respect our province.

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at [email protected] .

Flexible work model role definitions

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home.

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week.

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