50499: Haldimand: Regular Not Applicable/Optional Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we're focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play. It's an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One This role can be based out of either of these locations: BAH : Barrie Warehouse, T:50 Mississauga Meter Shop, TCT : Trinity, Haldimand SC General Accountabilities: Reporting to the Manager : Dx Lines Technical Services, the position will be accountable for the following: stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Supervise technical staff related to Distribution Lines Engineering : Material Support, and provide leadership in provision to such services to various LOBs on matters relating to Materials Management, Planning, and Design Services challenges. :Assign and check the work, providing advice, guidance, approval and instruction to ensure the quality and accuracy of work are maintained. :Develop and maintain processes, procedures and standards for staff in a working environment which is consistent with the philosophy and goals of continuous improvement, and ensure staff are properly trained and developed. :Provide clear expectations, performance measures, meaningful feedback and recognize and reward achievements. :Maintain an awareness of technological advances in work tools, equipment, processes, databases and practices to enhance work management and execution. Initiate changes to improve productivity and efficiency. :Collaborate with suppliers, regulatory bodies, customers, and stakeholders related to established work program objectives and strategies. Requires influencing external staff to adopt a course of action to one suitable to the Company's best interest. :Develop performance, resource and workload indicators, and management control and business systems to monitor all aspects of work performance in the department. Identify and act on opportunities to introduce operational efficiencies, automated methods, productivity improvements, and overhead cost reductions. Provide Manager with reports and data concerning costs, productivity trends, improvement initiatives, etc. :Provide technical advice, direction and related support services to Distribution Lines, Work Methods, Forestry, Planning and Legal on design, safety, unforeseen issues, processes, technical specifications, operational requirements, maintenance and limitations of the distribution system; in support of the Distribution System. :Develop, review, and approve standards and designs to meet requirements and ensure all applicable codes and government regulations are followed including compliance to national standards, safety policies and regulations, reliability and operational standards and other applicable requirements. :Provide strategic advice to Distribution Lines and Planning staff in such matters as innovation. :Work with projects teams, technical specialists (internal and external) and suppliers to analyze designs and material requirements, prepare written reports and technical specifications, make recommendations for new or revised programs/projects. :Mentor and coach junior staff members. Selection Criteria: stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Demonstrated knowledge of Distributions systems; including standards, materials, life cycle design/cost, sustainment development, operating characteristics, etc. :Strong customer orientation and demonstrated ability to work with customers and co:workers. :Strong project and time management skills and ability to negotiate and influence