Asset Specialist

Nalcor Energy; Holyrood; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is seeking a seasoned maintenance professional for the Holyrood plant. The role involves leading maintenance planning and coordinating with supervisors to optimize unit reliability and efficiency.

Strong CMMS experience and a deep understanding of thermal generating station operations are required. Required is a Diploma in Second Class Power Engineering or Mechanical, Industrial Electrical, or Controls Technology, plus at least eight years in a large thermal

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to build relationships with internal customers and industry experts.
• Troubleshooting and investigative skills for equipment anomalies.
• Thorough knowledge of thermal generating station operations and maintenance strategies.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance management practices.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft 365, Excel), and JD Edwards CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to shift supervisors and managers on equipment priorities and maintenance planning.
• Participate in daily production meetings to monitor unit status and set priorities.
• Ensure equipment reliability, availability, and efficiency through proper maintenance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining long-term maintenance and capital plans (10-year LTAP, 5- and 20-year plans).

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.

Competition #: NLH-RE-26-117
Status: Term
Location: Holyrood

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:

• Provide guidance and advice to Shift Supervisors, Work Execution Manager, Operations Manager, Long Term Asset Planning (LTAP) Manager, LTAP Engineers (asset owners) and Maintenance Planners on issues that affect day-to-day equipment priorities for the Holyrood Plant.
• Participate in daily production meetings to monitor unit status and capability, identify production threats, environmental and efficiency issues, and establish operational and maintenance priorities
• Ensure equipment is installed, maintained and operating such that it gives maximum reliability, availability and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the 10-year Maintenance Plan, and 5- & 20-year Capital Plans.
• Manage various critical processes within the LTAP department, which will include: preventive maintenance program strategies and effectiveness, critical spare parts, asset registry and hierarchy, risk registry, multi-year reliability improvement plans, and management of change.

What We’re Looking For:

• You are an effective leader that develops and cultivates relationships with colleagues, internal customers and industry experts.
• You are persistent, and a creative thinker, and will lead troubleshooting and investigations of reported equipment anomalies to determine appropriate maintenance/operational interventions.
• You possess a thorough knowledge of the operation of a thermal generating station, the key assets and control systems, and associated maintenance strategies and programs.
• You have experience working within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

What You’ll Need:

• A Second Class Power Engineer or Mechanical, Industrial Electrical, or Controls Technologist Diploma from a recognized post secondary institute.
• Eight (8) years progressive work experience in a large thermal generating station.
• Additional certifications in reliability, maintenance or machine lubrication, such as CMRP, MMP, MLT would be considered to be an asset.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft 365, Excel, CMMS such as JD Edwards;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver's license.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education from a recognized post secondary institution may also be considered.

CLOSING DATE: August 21, 2026

We're looking for energy we can count on!

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. 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. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

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