EME Utility Engineering LP

EME Utility Engineering is an Indigenous-owned leader in engineering design and consultancy services for the electrical utility industry. Our unique blend of deep-rooted cultural values and cutting-edge engineering expertise positions us to deliver innovative, reliable, and high-quality solutions. With our deep industry knowledge, skilled professionals, and commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to delivering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and innovation.

As a proud Indigenous-owned firm, we bring a unique perspective to our services, which include:
- Engineering Design Work: Specializing in comprehensive design services for electrical utility
projects, including: Overhead, Underground (Civil &amp; Electrical), Stations (Civil, Structural &
Electrical), and Distribution Standards.
- Consultancy Services: Offering expert consultancy in areas such as: Technical Material
Evaluation, Environmental Management, Reg.22/04 Audit (Commissioning &amp; Safety),
Inspections, Work Procedures & Methods, Quality Assurance, Field Services.
 - Protection Coordination: Evaluation and Gap Analysis of Existing Protections, Compliance with
Industry Best Practices, Service Quality Optimization to Meet Sector-Specific Customer
Requirements, Recommendation of Specific Equipment 
- Grounding Studies, including: In-Field Measurement of Existing Grounding Systems, Diagnosis
of Actual/Potential Issues Relating to High-Impedance and other Non-Standard Grounding
Situations, Recommendation of Specific Grounding Technologies to Ensure Compliance with CSA
C22.3 No. 1, s. 9 and CSA C22.3 No. 7, s. 15.
- Distribution Equipment Specifications: Assist in Writing Specifications that Comply with
Ontario Regulation 22/04, s. 6, Liaise with Manufacturers to Assess Design, Construction and
Maintenance Suitability of New Products Being Offered to Electricity Distributors.

There are more services available on our website @ www.eme-utility.com

Chief Operating Officer

RK Leadership Inc.

Through a combination of personalized coaching sessions and tailored strategies, we provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support to enhance your leadership skills and develop a mindset that propels you towards success.

Key Features:
1.	Personalized Coaching Sessions: Our experienced coaches work closely with you to understand your unique goals, challenges, and aspirations. Through one-on-one coaching sessions, we delve deep into your leadership style, strengths, and areas for improvement. Together, we identify strategies and action plans to enhance your leadership abilities.
2.	Mindset Development: A strong mindset is the foundation of effective leadership. We help you develop a growth-oriented mindset that fosters resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude. Our coaches guide you in overcoming self-limiting beliefs, managing stress, and maintaining motivation in the face of challenges.
3.	Leadership Skills Enhancement: Our program focuses on strengthening essential leadership competencies. We provide practical tools and techniques to improve communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. We also explore strategies for fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
4.	Emotional Intelligence: Effective leaders possess high emotional intelligence, enabling them to understand and connect with their teams on a deeper level. We offer guidance on developing self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building skills. By harnessing emotional intelligence, you can inspire and motivate others, creating a positive impact within your organization.
5.	Goal Setting and Accountability: We assist you in setting ambitious yet attainable goals and provide a structure for tracking progress. Our coaches hold you accountable for taking action towards your objectives, offering continuous support, and ensuring you stay on track throughout your leadership journey.
6.	Continuous Support and Feedback.

Founder

Burns & McDonnell

Lead and manage the largest project in the portfolio, valued at over $125M, involving two transmission stations and 9km of transmission lines (230kV) work.

Collaborate with various lines of businesses within the client's organization, external contractors, and multiple Local Distribution companies.

Mentor multiple Project Managers in processes, communications, and customer expectation management.

Program Manager

United Wire & Cable

Provided executive vision and strategic leadership, resulting in remarkable business growth of approximately 1100% in revenue and 1200% in GP.

Developed and implemented an HR policy and framework, revised the organizational structure to promote employee growth and created leadership positions for succession planning.

Devised a Supply Chain strategy securing a $30M program per year, which led to substantial productivity savings and risk mitigation.

Formulated and executed a Supply Chain strategy leading to productivity savings and secured business growth.

Implemented effective project management tools, processes, and training resulting in the successful execution of multi-million-dollar projects.

Vice President & General Manager 

Hydro One

✅ Brought on board the senior management team to provide executive vision and strategic leadership, including people and project management, innovation, and data governance – developed and drove strategic plans and articulated the vision for the future. Change champion for corporate initiatives, including business continuity, HR transformation, mergers & acquisitions

➡️	Developed & implemented mobile GIS applications (Damage Assessment (Forestry & Dx Lines), Notice of Project (Tx Stations), pole safety inspection, live fire map, etc) to help LoBs achieve greater productivity, safety, and efficiency. 
➡️	Assembled a marketing team to increase exposure to it capabilities to other LoBs across organization.  
➡️	Advised executive teams on the formulation and development of operating policies and programs to maintain and improve the effective operation of the organization. Identified inconsistencies in business processes; created and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency. Designed internal management control systems, processes, and best practices.
➡️	Implemented a new recognition initiative to encourage supervisors to recognize their employees (timely & specifically).

📌 Key Impact: oversaw data completeness of Transmission Lines & Stations, and Distribution Lines & Stations – developed a strategy to achieve 95%+ on data completeness monthly reports. Conceptualized & executed an organizational chart and team strategy; put together a GIS cartography team to mitigate safety risk to personnel; generated data governance strategy. 
📌 Oversaw the integration of two Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) – extracted and transformed/appended GIS data & QA/QC appended data to ensure it met Hydro One standard, with total of 60,000 assets, 550 km of overhead and 270 km underground circuits.
📌 Oversaw major projects and served as a go-to-person for communication between the project and business owners, keeping them engaged and aligned with the integration.

SENIOR MANAGER (Integrated System Support & Data Governance) 

✅ Promoted and tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the ongoing delivery of services and operations. Developed and implemented effective operations and maintenance plans. Managed resources and high performing staff and contractors to execute the annual plan. Handled various improvement projects, such as an innovative safety solution for field personnel 

➡️	Drove and implemented high-level strategic decisions across day-today operations and processes and ensured continued evaluation and improvements in organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.
➡️	Facilitated training, management, and coaching of staff to meet company and industry standards within health and safety, operations, and customer service. Carried out performance evaluations and succession planning. 
➡️	Reported on performance indicators, identified areas of improvement and outlined the approach to that improvement.
➡️	Maintained working relationship with Toronto Hydro, supporting asset and project management, supply chain, engineering, operations planning and customer service. Warranted regulations compliance and maintained an impeccable safety record.

📌 Key Impact: achieved 100% on-time, on-budget completion rate with 0 serious injuries and accidents over 60,000 hours. Chair of the Problem Resolution Program steering committee; member of the GTA’s joint health and safety committee.

Grid Operations Field Manager

✅ Handpicked to provide cost efficient management, administration, and tactical leadership to 20+ employees in distribution lines technical services, supporting maintenance, materials review and approval, asset management, supply chain, corporate standards, investigations (equipment failures, defects, house fires, etc.), legal, customer service and provincial lines.

➡️	Led portfolios including overhead, underground and metering standards, compliance with the province-wide Electricity Act of 1998 (ESA), test instrument and standard steering committees and operational innovation.
➡️	Improved our Reg.22/04 audits from non-compliance to compliance
➡️	Maintained schedules, and ensured satisfaction, and compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and values. 
➡️	Monitored in-field operations and activities to ensure that local and national safety codes, requirements and standards were implemented. Performed regular site inspections, safety audits, and promoted continuous improvement.
➡️	Developed project execution plans, project proposals and regulatory applications. Performed time and cost management, including budgets and schedules. Managed project cost change control and variance reporting of cost, scope and schedule.

📌 Key Impact: developed innovative programs, designs, standards and processes and implemented continuous improvement strategies, leading to multi- million-dollar cost savings and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Technical Services Manager

✅ Recruited to facilitate the coordination of cost-efficient project activities, including project planning, communications, contract administration, document control, reporting, project management and budgeting – fostered positive relationships with clients, senior management and stakeholders by planning, monitoring, controlling, reporting, and administering projects

➡️	Oversaw $140M in transmission station projects and spearheaded new EPC (engineering, procurement and constructions) projects (as a Project Manager); controlled a $150M portfolio for distribution improvement programs (as Program Manager).
➡️	Worked in tandem with real estate, finance, legal, asset management, First Nations, regulatory, corporate communications, construction, supply chains and provincial lines, managing multiple teams and ensuring quality, safety and compliance.
➡️	Provided solutions and support in the execution of major projects. Coordinated project schedules, resources, and information. Served as key point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and senior management. 
➡️	Supervised junior engineering staff, providing guidance and advisory support on engineering matters, and played an important role in training and onboarding new employees. Administered large project budgets, defined project performance metrics and KPIs, and took measures to ensure complete delivery within client stipulated quality parameters.

📌 Key Contributions: inspired a 300% increase in annual program completion (from 5 to 20 in 2 years) by analyzing root causes of issues and implementing processes that drastically maximized productivity and efficiency.

Program & Project Manager 

• Controlling a $150M portfolio that integrated cross-functional teams, drove the completion of multi-year distribution improvement programs.

• Inspired a 300% increase in annual program completion (from 5 to 20 in 2 years) by analyzing root causes of issues hindering progress and implementing processes that maximized productivity and efficiency.

• Improved customer satisfaction as cross-functional team liaison, representing project delivery team at meetings with MTO, TTC, Go Transit, Metrolinx, numerous levels of government and external project consultants.

• Decreased initiative time-to-completion by conceiving and deploying new processes and templates.

Investment Planner

• Worked simultaneously on 20+ high priority pre-planning transmission and distribution projects, contributing to successful completion within budget and time deadlines.

Project Planner

V-TEC Enterprise/Phoenix Vision Tech Inc.

• Founded and grew a security, surveillance, and home automation company.

- Leading a team of up to 8 employees
- Residencial/Commercial & Industrial projects
- Responsible for sales, technical support and marketing

Chief Executive Officer

Ontor Limited

Technical Sales Specialist

With 20 years of progressive experience mainly in the electrical utility industry, I am a seasoned utility leader and development specialist. In July 2023, I founded RK Leadership with a mission to provide personalized coaching sessions and tailored strategies to enhance the leadership skills and mindset of aspiring and established leaders across various sectors and domains.

As a Professional Engineer, MBA, and LLM, I possess all-embracing theoretical and practical knowledge of leading project teams, operational efficiency, relationship management, change and HSE management, mergers and acquisitions, and business process improvement. My track record includes successfully leading and delivering large projects with budgets up to $200M, consistently surpassing all goals in service and project management.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized with multiple awards and honors for my outstanding contributions and service to the IEEE and the utility industry. I leverage my analytical, client-focused, and solutions-driven approach to empower my clients to achieve their leadership potential and goals. With a passion for excellence and a dedication to continuous growth, I am committed to guiding individuals and organizations towards greater success and achievement. Let's connect and explore how I can support your leadership journey.

Have you or anyone you know ever experienced bullying in the workplace?

Bullying in the workplace is not just about the overt acts of aggression or intimidation. It's also about those subtle, insidious behaviors that undermine individuals' dignity, erode team cohesion, and ultimately, detract from our collective success.

As professionals, we must recognize that creating a safe and supportive work environment is not just the responsibility of HR or leadership; it's a commitment that each one of us needs to make. It's about speaking up when we see wrong, offering support to those who are targeted, and consistently reinforcing a culture where respect is non-negotiable.

Here are some steps we can all take to combat workplace bullying:

1. Educate Ourselves and Others: Understand what constitutes bullying and be aware of its various forms.

2. Speak Up: If you see bullying, report it. Silence often perpetuates the problem.

3. Support Colleagues: If someone confides in you about being bullied, listen and offer your support. Encourage them to seek help.

4. Foster an Inclusive Culture: Advocate for policies and training that promote diversity, inclusion, and respect.

5. Lead by Example: Be a role model in your interactions. Treat others with respect, and condemn bullying behavior when you witness it.

I know some people will say that they fear being reprimanded for speaking up or reporting it, but enabling this behavior just makes the impact greater. 

Please share your stories below, and I would love to hear from our organizational and HR leaders and what they are doing about this issue?

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Sometimes in life we all need a bit of motivation or something to uplift us during difficult times. 

I wanted to share this video I used to watch when I needed some motivation to get through the difficult times. It really helped me grasp some important concepts in life.

Therefore, I wanted to share with you or if you know anyone going through a difficult period who needs some uplifting!

Enjoy!

#motivation #inspiring #helpafriend #letsgo

🎙️ New Podcast Alert🎙️

I'm thrilled to announce the latest episode of the RK Leadership Podcast, featuring an incredibly inspiring guest, Michael Botros! 

Michael's journey is a testament to human resilience and the power of unwavering determination. Despite enduring personal hardships that would challenge the spirit of many, including two surgeries that temporarily took away his ability to walk, Michael's resolve only grew stronger. His story is not just one of overcoming adversity but emerging from it with unparalleled strength and wisdom.

As a personal and professional coach, Michael has impacted the lives of over 300 talents across more than 20 countries. He's not just a coach; he's a beacon of hope for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals, guiding them through their challenges towards achieving their goals.

In this podcast episode, Michael shares invaluable insights and concrete tools that have transformed thought patterns and success strategies in the most engaging and educational manner. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or anyone aiming for personal or professional growth, Michael's insights are bound to resonate and inspire.


#leadership #inspiration #resilience #professionaldevelopment #RKLeadershippodcast #MichaelBotros

As leaders, our primary goal is not just to lead but to empower and inspire. One of the most effective tools at our disposal is delegation. Here’s why embracing delegation can transform your leadership:

1. Developing Your Team - Delegation is not just about distributing tasks; it's about providing your team members the opportunity to grow their skills and confidence. By entrusting them with new responsibilities, you help them step out of their comfort zones, fostering professional development and career growth.

2. Creating Efficiency - When tasks are delegated, it allows for work to be completed more swiftly and efficiently. Allocating tasks based on individual strengths and capabilities ensures that work is done more effectively, maximizing productivity across the board.

3. Empowering Others - Handing over responsibility empowers your team, giving them a sense of ownership and pride in their work. This empowerment boosts morale and can lead to higher job satisfaction and engagement.

4. Building Trust - Delegation involves trusting your team members with important tasks and decisions. This trust not only strengthens relationships but also enhances mutual respect within the team, creating a more cohesive and supportive work environment.

5. Focusing on Leading - With routine tasks off your plate, you can focus more on strategic planning and leading your organization towards its goals. Delegation allows you to use your time on high-impact activities that require your unique leadership skills.

As leaders, our aim should be to create more leaders, not just followers. By delegating effectively, we can achieve more together, turning individual potential into collective success.


#leadership #teamwork #empowerment #productivity #businessstrategy #professionaldevelopment

Leadership isn't a role or a title; it's an action and an example set not just within the confines of office spaces but in every aspect of our lives. True leaders inspire, motivate, and guide, whether they are in a boardroom, at home, or in the community. 

Embrace leadership in all aspects of your life. Show up as a leader in your personal endeavors, your community commitments, and in the way you interact with the world around you. The impact of genuine leadership extends far beyond the office – it shapes our environments, influences our relationships, and molds the future.

What is your unconventional definition of leadership?

#leadership #inspiration #makeadifference

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