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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
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At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
We help to power your professional growth at every step of your engineering career. For those starting out, we provide the training and skills needed to achieve your P.Eng. designation, and for established engineers, our structured framework offers a clear, transparent pathways to intermediate and senior levels. Wherever you are in your career, there’s a path for growth ahead of you here.
As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.
We are seeking an Asset Management Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisor, Asset Management, the Asset Management Engineer drives the long-term reliability and performance of Hydro Ottawa’s distribution system by overseeing comprehensive asset renewal strategies and maintenance programs. Acting as a critical bridge between strategic asset management and field operations, this role ensures that asset lifecycle decisions—from renewal projects to planned maintenance—are practical, data-driven, and aligned with Asset Management objectives. The Asset Management Engineer provides essential, real-time technical support to operations staff, ensuring maintenance activities and emergency responses are executed safely,
efficiently, and to the highest standard.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Champion Hydro Ottawa’s ISO 55001 Asset Management objectives by maintaining Asset Management Plans, managing risk evaluations, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators to drive continuous improvement.
Develop and optimize lifecycle management strategies for distribution, station and metering assets, utilizing performance data to accurately forecast replacement needs and prevent failures.
Design and oversee rigorous testing, inspection, and maintenance programs, ensuring practicality for field execution and effectiveness in capturing critical asset health data to perform asset condition assessments.
Serve as the primary technical partner for field operations, collaborating to investigate system deficiencies, troubleshoot equipment failures in real-time, and implement corrective actions.
Lead collaborative root cause analyses for asset failures, gathering field insights to formulate actionable recommendations that prevent recurrence and enhance system safety and reliability.
Interpret complex inspection results and special reports for field staff, translating data into clear, actionable operational directives.
Prepare and maintain precise equipment work orders for high-risk or failed assets to ensure field teams have clear and accurate documentation to appropriately record and execute urgent repairs or replacements.
Conduct rigorous data-driven assessments of maintenance elements, including materials, equipment and operating techniques, to provide field-ready recommendations that improve asset and operational efficiency and safety.
Contribute strategic input to the Distribution System Plan and annual capital planning regarding asset replacement timing and financial justification of maintenance investments.
Analyze asset performance data to identify trends, and forecast replacement and refurbishment needs to maintain the integrity of asset records required for long-term performance management.
Identify and facilitate the adoption of new monitoring and equipment maintenance technologies, ensuring seamless integration into daily field operations.
Manage the meter reverification plans, including sample and due meter programs, and wholesale metering registrations with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), to ensure full compliance with Measurement Canada and industry regulations.
Contribute to ISO 9001 compliance by supporting the Quality Management System and related audits.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of engineering standards, policies and guidelines to ensure organizational consistency and safety.
Represent Hydro Ottawa in external working groups and conferences and provide technical input on directives or regulatory reviews, including those from the Ontario Energy Board, Electricity Distributors Association, and IESO.
Participate in Hydro Ottawa’s Electricity Emergency Response Program (EERP) including potential after-hours and or on-call responsibilities, as required.
Lead special projects and perform other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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 issues with equipment and infrastructure considered an asset
Experience of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems considered an asset
Knowledge of Ontario’s energy sector and regulatory framework considered an asset
Project Management and System Planning experience considered an asset
Experience in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks considered an asset
Knowledge of ISO55000 and ISO9001 considered an asset
Experience working in a regulated environment considered an asset
Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation.
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.