Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.PurposeThe Manager Standards Engineering will manage all Electric Standards with a focus on reliability, safety, efficiency, sustainability and good electric utility engineering practices. Responsible for developing goals and strategies to ensure professional-level quality engineering is implemented throughout all Standards Engineering activities. Manage department O&M budget to approved budget levels.
Accountabilities- Facilitate teams of subject matter authorities to build and coordinate policies and procedures governing all aspects of Standards tasks.
- Prioritize and allocate resources to achieve established strategies.
- Plans, assigns, trains, and instructs the work of other professionals in engineering.
- Operate under limited guidance while weighing and evaluating multiple, complex factors requiring a high degree of judgement, analytical ability, and problem solving.
- Establish good electric utility management practices and processes and ensure they are adopted by all staff and contractors.
- Direct, coordinate, and review budgets and actuals, providing staff direction and guidance on future objectives and goals.
- Be an experienced, knowledgeable resource for new and less experienced staff within the Standards Engineering Department.
- Provide general guidance and training for non-subject matter specialists.
- Cultivate, develop, and maintain positive working relationships with manager, supervisors, employees, and other partners to gain their collaboration and support.
- Train and develop potential management staff for flawless management succession.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 7+ years of electric utility industry experience
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
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