Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Location
Harbour Breton, NL | Canada
Job description
At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.
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.
Plant Operations Supervisor
Competition #: NLH-RE-24-047
Location: Bay D'Espoir
Status: Permanent
Newfoundland Labrador Hydro is focused on safety as our number 1 priority and also as an environmental leader. A key part of your role is ensuring the operation adheres to best practices by coaching the operations and maintenance personnel who work under your guidance.
You will provide direct supervision to the Lead Hydro Plant Operators, Hydro Plant Operators, and PSO Apprentices. When required you will provide general direction and technical guidance to remote plant operators and provide supervisory support for remote operations. You will supervise, direct, and co-ordinate activities of all plant personnel as well as monitor conditions of plant and reservoir control structures and, when required, be the liaison with the Energy Control Center (ECC) on the day to day operational issues. You will provide oversight and mentoring of the Power System Operator apprentices ensuring periodic reviews are conducted to check for understanding of the asset base and that assignments are completed and log books properly documented.
You will also assist the Operations Manager with the co-ordination of activities with plant maintenance and training requirements. You will administer the work protection code and coordinate with the Work Execution & Planning groups to ensure work permits are available and in place as required. You will assist with administering Work Protection Code Training and conduct both paper and live audit of the code to ensure consistency and effectiveness. You will provide oversight and ensure consistency with the development of the comprehensive operating instructions for the operation.
You will be responsible to help set the priorities for execution of work on planned and unscheduled work. Assisting to supervise maintenance crew on Unit Annual inspections and assigning specific assignments to each employee, making regular checks to ensure that work is being done in a safe and efficient manner and that an appropriate level of productivity is maintained.
As required you will also assist the Long Term Asset Planning group and the Work Execution Group to develop comprehensive preventive maintenance programs and schedules, to ensure that all Hydro Generation equipment associated with all Hydro plants, buildings, control structures and spill-way structures are properly maintained with a view to achieving maximum service life and efficiency.
Generation performance and reliability is also a key focus of this role and will include but is not limited to:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
You have graduated high school, supplemented by either the successful completion of a three year Technology Program preferably with Electrical and Power/Industrial Controls option or certification as a Journey person Industrial Electrician. You also have a minimum of six years of experience in the operation and maintenance of Hydro plants and have experience in running maintenance trend monitoring, switching, strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of maintenance programs would be considered an asset. Power System Operator certification would be an asset. You must be able to work well in a team environment and have excellent leadership qualities, good communication skills, and have the ability to train others. You possess a good working knowledge of computers with appropriate awareness of various corporate applications as necessary. These may include, but are not limited to, the Microsoft Suite of applications, JD Edwards, Showcase Strategy, computerized inventory, and maintenance programs.
CLOSING DATE: March 12, 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
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.
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