Asset Investment Analyst
Toronto Hydro
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Actively supports the team in preparation of technical specifications, standards and studies, investigation and evaluation of new technologies.
- Compares alternatives based on cost/benefit considerations, customer needs, safety, statistical analysis and engineering principles, and recommends the optimum solution.
- Provides timely support and consultation, demonstrates effective project management and process efficiencies; reviews, develops and/or presents business proposals, plans, designs, processes, operational procedures and practices.
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders to analyze different technical perspectives on proposed initiatives, including standards revisions and equipment approvals.
- Supports engineers in preparation of technical training documents and equipment roll-out.
- Liaises with internal stakeholders and external vendors to coordinate testing and training for new products and equipment.
- Stay current with industry best practices in business, process methodologies and technologies and recommend solutions to positively impact business results; conduct research on industry and market trends.
- Supports development and drafting of construction standards using MicroStation
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in data mining including programming, process optimization, analysis for business projects, identification of areas for improvement and development of new initiatives.
- Project management designation considered an asset.
- Knowledge of electricity distribution engineering, construction, safety rules, regulations.
- Knowledge of and experience with distribution products and equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of business case development, business process re-engineering techniques and process optimization.
- Fully proficient in use of Microsoft Office including MS Excel, Access, Visio, and other Project Management tools.
- Awareness of project management processes, principles and methodologies.
- Ability to synthesize, evaluate and integrate information from multiple sources, and to provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively on inter-departmental teams and across organizational boundaries.
- Solid understanding of business issues and challenges, and demonstrates tact and diplomacy specifically in a customer engagement/stakeholder management environment.
- Excellent analytical, technical, and business solution development skills, including the proven ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Ability to develop dependable feedback systems and tracking.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and report writing skills.