Coordinator Operations

Énergie NB Power; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental plans

Health Spending Account

New Brunswick Public Service Pension

Wellness options

Leaves (paid or unpaid)

IBEW Local 37 Union representation

Career development and growth

Competitive wages

Job summary

NB Power is seeking a Coordinator, Operations to support the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project (MLAP) at the Mactaquac Generating Station. The role involves coordinating construction, commissioning and operational activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a two-year technical diploma in technology or power engineering, plus several years of hydroelectric/industrial operations experience and strong familiarity with permits-to-work and risk

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in a relevant engineering field.
• Five years of hydroelectric generation or industrial operations experience.
• Reading technical drawings/schematics and commissioning documents.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work and communication among Operations, Construction, and project teams.
• Manage permits according to procedures and safety requirements.
• Oversee operational activities during construction and commissioning.
• Review schedules, energization, and readiness, guide personnel.
• Review electrical and mechanical drawings and assess risks.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team coordination

Operational risk management

Reading technical drawings

Education

Two-year diploma in technology, electrical, mechanical or power engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Permit-to-Work coordination

Job description

Salary range: $42.34 - $52.87 hourly based on 40 hours per week

Competition # E22692-2026

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Mactaquac Generating Station began generating electricity in 1968. Since the 1980s, concrete portions of the hydro station have been affected by a chemical reaction called alkali-aggregate reaction. The reaction causes the concrete to swell and crack and has required substantial annual maintenance and repairs. NB Power is proposing a project to ensure the station can operate to its intended 100-year lifespan with a modified approach to maintenance and adjusting and replacing equipment and concrete overtime.

As a part of the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project (MLAP) team, the Coordinator Operations coordinates construction, commissioning, and operational activities at a hydroelectric generating facility to support safe, efficient work. The Coordinator, Operations manages operational interfaces and permit-to-work coordination, communicates with project teams and contractors, and helps resolve work conflicts while ensuring compliance with NB Power’s work practices, operational standards, and safety requirements.

Key functions include:

• Operational Interface Management: Coordinate daily work and communication among Operations, Construction, Commissioning, contractors, and project teams. Plan work, resolve conflicts between operational and project activities, and align operational priorities with project schedules.
• Permit-to-Work Coordination: Manage permits according to station procedures and safety requirements. Ensure work groups understand hazards and controls, verify isolations and safe conditions, and monitor compliance.
• Construction and Commissioning Support: Coordinate and oversee operational activities during construction and commissioning. Review schedules, support safe turnovers, energization, and operational readiness, guide personnel, and review or help develop relevant operating, maintenance, commissioning, and start-up procedures.
• Technical Review and Risk Assessment: Review electrical and mechanical drawings and related technical documents. Assess system impacts, identify operational, safety, and reliability risks, recommend ways to address them, and contribute to planning, hazard assessments, readiness reviews, and improvements.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Promote NB Power’s Zero Harm commitment and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements. Work with Health Safety Environment to address hazards, participate in inspections and audits, report concerns and incidents, and support ongoing safety improvements.

Our ideal teammate will have:

• A two-year diploma in technology, electrical, mechanical or power engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Five years of related experience in hydroelectric generation or industrial operations, including construction, commissioning, or maintenance
• A strong understanding of hydroelectric systems, plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment, and its related risks, with the ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and commissioning documents.
• Familiarity with operational readiness, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, and operational risk management
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors
• Experience reviewing work schedules, tracking equipment and progress, and preparing work status updates
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Sulochana Battu at [e-mail]

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.