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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.
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Manager, Operations & Work Execution
Competition #: NLH-NR-24-059
Status: Permanent
Location: Muskrat Falls
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You will be responsible for the management of, and direction for, the maintenance, operation and reliability of the station related activities and assets associated with Power Supply. The incumbent will provide leadership, direction and support for generating plant and switchyard activities with an emphasis on safety, maintenance, operations, reliability, quality, cost and timely delivery. The incumbent will in particular provide direction for the work execution and operations functions of the Muskrat Falls site.

The Manager monitors the work execution and operations teams and ensures that resources and capacity are available to support the operation and execution of generating plant maintenance including HVDC/HVAC assets. Provides support to the Work Execution Specialist at Muskrat Falls, and support to the Work Execution Team Lead.

Job Specifications

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• Implements the approved corporate maintenance and operations philosophy.
• Ensures the annual maintenance plan is developed and executed reflecting operating and capital requirements.
• Manages operating and capital budget costs, ensures they are reviewed, reforecast, controlled within approved limits and justified to reflect the plan.
• Manages resource allocation and master schedules incorporating approved training, vacations, average sick leave and temporary employees.
• Implements the approved Safety and Health Program including monitoring for compliance and appropriate corrective action taken.
• Ensures the site emergency response program is developed, monitored, updated and in compliance.
• Ensures safe work practices, procedures and standards for site are developed by employees in corroboration with the Work Methods and Maintenance Specialist - monitors for compliance.
• Ensures that performance indices are measured, analysed and corrective action taken to improve performance.
• Ensures that activities are coordinated with Plants, other Regions, other departments, and Power Supply Engineering.
• Ensures a five-year training program is prepared and implemented reflecting individual training needs and approved training is scheduled
• Participates in hiring and placement of staff.
• Ensures individual performance standards, conducts performance appraisals and reviews.
• Ensures the Collective Agreement and Corrective Action Programs are properly administered.
• Promotes and complies with the Corporate EMS Program and ISO 14001.
• Ensures that procedures identified in the EMS are adhered to and that employees are aware of all environmental responsibilities.

• Supports development of enterprise risk management and business continuity plans.
• Supports long term and short term planning personnel in building annual maintenance plan, schedules for project work and maintenance using priority and equipment service availability constraints.
• Reports on progress of the annual maintenance plan and PM's.
• Implements the corporate maintenance and operation philosophy in corroboration with the Senior Manager – Production, department managers and Engineering.
• Monitors schedules for all projects to achieve target dates including coordination with other departments/divisions to ensure project delivery is as planned;
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the corporate policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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Job Requirements:
Engineering degree (electrical preferred). Eligible for membership in the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland or PEGNL. Combination of relevant education and experience, ie three year technology course (electrical preferred) may also be accepted.­ A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible electric utility experience, with relevant and transferable experience at the supervisory or management level. Shall have a high degree of demonstrated knowledge technical knowledge for the assets assigned.

CLOSING DATE:­ October 16, 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.