Gordon March

30+ years working at BC Hydro including 20+ years in distribution design / project management role.

Highlights of Qualifications

• Distribution Designer / Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in fields of expertise within an electric utility 
• Well-developed communication, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of BC Hydro’s DAD and Passport systems
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Spida-Calc
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge of project management, field operations and other related fields sufficient to provide technical coordination and leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCH's electric system, Field Safety (e.g. Safety Code 6), and Work Methods
• Knowledge and experience with telecommunications and carrier strategy
• Proven work leadership and supervisory ability
• Team player and collaborative, strong contributor to work teams 
• Class 5 license 

• Designed, prepared cost and material estimates for single & three phase overhead and underground extensions
• Planned, organized, directed, controlled, and evaluated construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget 
• Reviewed and approved electrical distribution project designs created by Design External Service Providers to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with BC Hydro standards, policies and practices
• Act as the liaison and advocate for Design External Service Providers performing distribution design work
• Managed system improvement projects, maintenance of plant, test and treat, Voltage conversions, OH & UG primary services, street lighting, storm damage assessment, standby, planned outages
• Maintained all records relating to distribution design projects completed by Design External Service Providers including a variety of administrative duties and financial functions related to the delivery of an electrical design service to internal and external customers
• Negotiated Right of Way agreements and private property takeovers
• Reviewed, revised and accepted drawings
• Prepared project budgets, timing estimates and reports
• Prepared contracts and review tenders for construction or maintenance
• Emergency Distribution Assessor and Wire Guard, secure and monitor unsafe areas during major outages

Customer Build 2015 – 2021

BC Hydro Surrey, BC

Distribution Design 2004 – 2021

BC Hydro Surrey, BC

Construction Services 2016 – 2021

BC Hydro Surrey, BC

Smart Metering Integration 2014

BC Hydro Surrey, BC

Design Assistant 2003 – 2004 

BC Hydro Surrey, BC

Express Connect 2002 – 2005

BC Hydro Surrey, BC

Customer Services 1993 - 2003

BC Hydro Surrey, BC

Education / Training

• AScT Certification 2017
• CTech Certification 2009
• BC Hydro Self Development Program – Design Technician 2005 – 2009
• Level 3 First Aid Attendant 2005 – 2021