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Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

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.

Protection & Control Technologist
Competition #: NLH-RE-25-009
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's

You will install, test, perform maintenance and modifications on all protective relaying, metering, instrumentation and control equipment associated with the provincial power grid, distribution systems and all generating systems, including electrical/electronic governors, excitation equipment, PLC's, etc. You will be involved in the commissioning of major system components and troubleshooting and the testing of system components and protection and control schemes and prepare drawings, material lists and cost estimates for new and modified installations. You will prepare, maintain and update system and equipment drawings and retain records as well as all other duties related to or associated with this classification.

You are responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and promoting the company's Safety and Health Program and for environmental aspects of the job and performing work in an environmentally responsible manner.

You have graduated high school and have successfully completed a two or three year electrical or electronic technology course from a recognized technical institute and have completed the four-year training program established by Corporation or have four years experience as a technician in the discipline. You have a thorough knowledge of all regulations and safety rules and possess an appropriate valid driver's license.

Should no applicants meet the above qualifications, consideration may be given to other applicants following an assessment of their technical skills and abilities.

Closing Date: February 17, 2025

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.