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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.

We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Asset Specialist - Work Execution
Competition #: NLH-RE-24-141
Location: Bay d'Espoir

In this position you will be responsible to execute and support maintenance program for NLH Generation assets. You will plan, coordinate and direct a variety of activities necessary for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of generation fleet, including dams and spillway structures. Ensures that all work activities of the Operations and Work Execution adhere to corporate safety policies & procedures, government regulations and industry best practices. Responsible for a focus and development of the organization's safety culture by helping with the development of safety initiatives and campaigns to ensure engagement of employees at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Provide field coordination with Work Execution, Operations, Engineering Services, TRO and other work groups as required. This position is the primary contact for coordination of these work groups on the generation sites.
• Coordinates with the Supervisor - Support Services for work at the remote camps.
• Working with the Specialist - Safety, Health, & Environment, implement safety initiatives and campaigns to aid in the engagement of safe work and best practices for responsible departments.
• Mentor the Front Line Supervisors and provide relief, under extenuating circumstances, when required.
• Assists short term planning personnel in building annual maintenance plan and schedules for project work and the maintenance backlog, using priority and equipment service availability constraints.
• Ensure work packages are assembled and ready for the work execution group when required. To coordinate the assembly of a logistics plan when the complexity of the job warrants.
• Working with the Manager- LTAPTS investigates equipment problems, communicates details to the appropriate personnel, identifies trends and assists LTAPTS to finalize replacement or upgrade recommendations.
• Ensure maintenance activities consider public safety concerns and that adequate control measures are implemented as per guidance from the Dam Safety group or Safety, Health and Environment.
• Participates in other duties as required, performing any delegated function including assuming the role of acting Manager - Operations & Work Execution.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized university with a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Technology, or an equivalent level of technical education combined with demonstrated technical knowledge and experience. For engineers registration with PEGNL is mandatory.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience preferably in the utility business.
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification or similar would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated experience within a multidisciplinary team environment;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of personnel;
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver's license;
• Periodic travel will be required.

CLOSING DATE: November 27, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province's electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we're committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com.

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.