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Reporting to the Supervisor, Distribution Engineering, the System Performance Engineer is the technical driver behind the continuous improvement of Hydro Ottawa’s distribution system performance and resilience. This role transforms outage data and asset performance metrics into actionable strategies that reduce the probability and impact of outages, directly improving customer service. Acting as a critical link between engineering planning and field operations, the System Performance Engineer facilitates root cause investigations, provides oversight and governance, and develops technical justifications for reliability investments. The System Performance Engineer ensures that theoretical reliability models translate into practical, safe solutions for the crews operating and maintaining the grid every day.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Distribution Engineering, the System Performance Engineer is the technical driver behind the continuous improvement of Hydro Ottawa’s distribution system performance and resilience. This role transforms outage data and asset performance metrics into actionable strategies that reduce the probability and impact of outages, directly improving customer service. Acting as a critical link between engineering planning and field operations, the System Performance Engineer facilitates root cause investigations, provides oversight and governance, and develops technical justifications for reliability investments. The System Performance Engineer ensures that theoretical reliability models translate into practical, safe solutions for the crews operating and maintaining the grid every day.
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Ottawa, CAN
Ottawa, CAN
Ottawa, CAN
Ottawa, CAN
Ottawa, CAN
Ottawa, CAN
Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario
Experience identifying, diagnosing and resolving equipment and infrastructure issues considered an asset
Knowledge of Ontario’s energy sector and regulatory framework considered an asset
Project Management skills and System Planning experience considered an asset
Experience in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks considered an asset
Experience performing advanced statistical analysis and modeling of system performance and outage records considered an asset
Demonstrated experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for data visualization and reporting on performance metrics
Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace
Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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CAD 89420.99-134130.81 yearly / year
Full-time
Mid
Hybrid
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