Competition Number: NLH-RE-26-152
Closing Date: October 16, 2026
Line of Business: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location: St. John's or Bishop's Falls
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.
Equipment Specialist Competition #: NLH-RE-26-152
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's or Bishop's Falls
Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Key Responsibilities: - Champion safe and environmentally responsible work practices while supporting the safety of employees, contractors and the public.
- Provide technical guidance for Hydro's fleet, equipment and specialized tools, including light and heavy equipment, specialized vehicles and safety-related assets.
- Support fleet replacement and equipment planning by preparing specifications, contributing to procurement and bid evaluations, coordinating build requirements, and supporting pre-build and pre-delivery inspections, upfitting and commissioning.
- Use project schedules, cost information and risk analysis to support informed decisions and successful delivery of fleet-related work.
- Lead develop and maintain Hydro's utility drone program, including related governance, procedures, records and operator information.
- Lead the development of a fleet telematics program that supports safe, efficient and reliable operations.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to solve technical problems, support continuous improvement and deliver practical solutions.
What We're Looking For: - Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build positive working relationships, collaborate effectively and influence outcomes.
- Sound judgment, conceptual thinking, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What You'll Need: - Completion of an Engineering Bachelor's degree or Engineering Technology Diploma from an accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- For engineers, membership in good standing with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador is required.
- Seven (7) years of relevant experience, preferably in an electrical utility environment, with experience in fleet management, drone operations or program development.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary project management, maintenance management or related technical work.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, JD Edwards, HP Content Manager, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and maintenance management systems.
- Ability to work in office, field, construction and industrial environments.
- Ability to travel within and outside Canada for inspections and operational needs; travel may include airplane, helicopter, snowmobile or boat.
- A valid driver's license and passport are required.
CLOSING DATE: October 16, 2026 We're looking for energy we can count on!
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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.
