Senior Manager, Production

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­Senior Manager, Production
Competition #: NLH-CF-25-095
Status: Permanent
Location: Churchill 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:

We are seeking a strategic and visible leader for our Churchill Falls Operations Team as Senior Manager, CF Production. This role is accountable for leading the Production and Transmission teams at Churchill Falls and ensuring the safe, reliable, efficient operation and maintenance of the Churchill Falls Power Plant and associated transmission assets. The successful candidate will interface regularly with Hydro-Québec, support long-term strategic planning for the facility, and ensure effective and safe execution of operational priorities, including capital programs such as the Churchill Falls Long-Term Asset Management Plan (LTAMP). The Senior Manager will foster a collaborative, inclusive and high performance culture in a unionized environment.

­Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible leadership that promotes safety, environmental stewardship, and organizational values for their accountable departments.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of the Churchill Falls generating station and associated lines, stations, and supporting infrastructure.
• Oversee water control and spillway structures, dykes and dams, hydrological stations, and related systems.
• Lead and support the planning and execution of maintenance programs and capital projects, including the CF LTAMP.
• Monitor asset performance and ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Foster positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners and customers.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for assigned units.

­What We're Looking For:

• A strong people leader, that develops and motivates diverse teams, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making ability in high pressure or emergency situations.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, project teams, and union leadership.
• The ability to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Collaborative approach across Hydro, with a companywide system view.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Thrives in a dynamic, evolving utility environment.
• Demonstrated integrity and personal initiative.
• A strong commitment to NL Hydro's vision, core values, and strategic plan.

­What You'll Need:

• Leadership experience in a large hydroelectric operating environment.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, protection and control, hydro mechanical systems and/or large-scale utility operations is an advantage.
• Proven ability to lead diverse technical teams in complex maintenance and operations unionized environment.
• A degree in Engineering from a recognized institution with a minimum of eight (8) years' experience as a Professional Engineer, including five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

­This position is based in Churchill Falls. Visit our website to learn more about the community of Churchill Falls: www.churchillfalls.ca

­CLOSING DATE: January 9, 2026

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­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.