Senior Engineer, Generation Technical Services (Electrical)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Engineer, Generation Technical Services, is accountable to research, develop and implement tasks, methodologies, and practices for the corporation. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for assisting with and/or preparing technical studies, business cases, designs, specifications, tender evaluations, and equipment and construction drawings. This position will provide technical expert hands-on support to the power stations, troubleshooting equipment, prepare costs and schedules, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•    Learn and become familiar with assigned technical tasks, methodologies, and practices
•    Provide technical assistance for operations, construction, and commissioning
•    Proven knowledge and working experience in maintaining industrial or generation level electrical power equipment, specializing in DC battery systems, generator excitation systems, plant level electrical distribution, electrical motors 
•    Experienced with arc flash modelling, analysis and mitigation
•    Proven experience hands-on field testing and assessing DC battery systems to meet NERC Generation compliance requirements, with an in-depth knowledge of engineering codes and standards
•    Prepare & review reports
•    Develop criteria, guidelines, standards, and new practices based upon codes, technologies, and methodologies
•    Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for business cases, and make recommendations on courses of action
•    Provide direction to plant staff, technologists, technicians, consultants, management and other external technical agencies as required
•    Experience in Operational Technology (OT) cyber security and NERC CIP would be an asset
•    Travel to the power generating stations is required
•    Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•    Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
•    Professional Engineering Designation P.Eng.
•    A minimum of six (6) years post P. Eng. relevant experience that includes:
•    A combination of the following engineering tasks: planning, designing, constructing, operating, commissioning of facilities, management, and coordination of technical aspects of contracts and/or technical coordination of highly complex projects
•    Demonstrated competency in engineering, maintain knowledge on industry standards, industry trends and developments, internal processes, and procedures
•    Demonstrated ability to provide recommendations and influence decision making
•    Demonstration of strong relationships with working groups, committees and technical leaders across the organization and external partners
•    Ability to provide competent leadership, including, coaching and development of technical staff including engineers, engineers-in-training and other resources as required
•    Deep and/or broad experience providing guidance and expertise on complex technical issues. 
•    Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
•    Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills
•    Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork
•    Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
•    Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered