Manager, Operations & Work Execution

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy provider in Canada is seeking a Manager, Operations & Work Execution to oversee HVDC assets. The successful candidate will lead maintenance teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety compliance for operations. Required qualifications include an engineering degree and at least seven years of utility experience. Proficiency in MS Office and JD Edwards is also important. This role offers the possibility of hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Remote or hybrid working arrangements

Positive work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an engineering degree or relevant technical program completion.
• Minimum of seven years in an electric utility role with management experience.
• Experience with HVDC operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVDC assets maintenance and operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and practices.
• Manage operating and capital budgets effectively.
• Lead and support maintenance operations and staff.

Skills

Strong personal initiative

Safety commitment

Leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Technical decision-making

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical preferred)

Seven years electric utility experience

Tools

MS Office

JD Edwards

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Manager, Operations & Work Execution

Competition #: NLH-NR-25-097 Status: Term Location: Soldier's Pond

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.

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

As Manager, Operations and Work Execution, you will oversee these functions on all HVDC assets on the island. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HVDC Transmission, you will manage the maintenance, operation, and reliability of station activities and assets. You will lead and support terminal stations, converter station, synchronous condensers, transition compounds, repeater sites and associated equipment with a focus on safety, maintenance, operations, reliability, quality, cost, and timely delivery.

• Implementation of the approved corporate maintenance and operations philosophy.
• Ensure and execute the annual maintenance plan is developed reflecting operating and capital requirements.
• Effective management of operating and capital budgets costs, ensures they are reviewed, reforecast, and controlled within approved limits and justified to reflect the plan.
• Manage resource allocation and master schedules incorporating approved training, vacations, average sick leave, and temporary employees.
• Implementation of the approved Safety and Health Program including monitoring for compliance and appropriate corrective action taken.
• Ensure the safe work practices/procedures/standards for site are developed and monitors for compliance.
• Ensure a five-year training program is prepared and implemented reflecting individual training needs and approved training is scheduled.
• Participate in hiring and placement of staff, as well as ensure individual performance standards and conducts performance appraisals and reviews.
• Ensure the Collective Agreement and Corrective Action Programs are properly administered.
• Participate in development of enterprise risk management, and business continuity plans.
• Support long term and short-term planning personnel, in building annual maintenance plan and schedules for project work and maintenance, using priority and equipment service availability constraints.
• Report on progress of the annual maintenance plan / PM's and informs long-term planning staff on same.
• Responsible for the implementation of the corporate maintenance and operations philosophy in corroboration with other department managers.
• Promote and comply with the Corporate EMS Program and ISO 14001.
• Ensure that procedures identified in the EMS are followed and that employees are aware of all environmental responsibilities.
• Monitor schedules for all projects to achieve target dates including coordination with other departments/divisions to ensure project delivery is as planned.
• Ensure that activities are coordinated with Plants, Regions, and Corporate Department.
• Provide leadership to Maintenance and Operations supervisors.
• Develop department KPI's.
• Support On-call rotation.
• Member of site VERT.

What We're Looking For

• Strong personal initiative and sound judgment.
• Commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability of Hydro Generation assets.
• Proven leadership of maintenance and operations teams.
• Budget and financial management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and make decisions in a technical environment.

What You'll Need

• Engineering degree (Electrical preferred) or graduation from a three-year engineering technology program (Electrical preferred). An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible electric utility experience, including supervisory or management-level responsibilities.
• Experience in HVDC operations would be an asset.
• Proficiency in computer programs and corporate applications such as MS Office, JD Edwards, and maintenance management systems.

CLOSING DATE: January 8, 2026

Are you ready to bring your passion and expertise to Hydro? Apply Now.

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.