Supervisor, Protection & Controls

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­Supervisor, Protection & Controls
Competition #:­ NLH-RE-26-028
Status: Permanent
Location: Whitbourne

­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:

You will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the maintenance and capital activities of the Protection and Control Group.­ Our long-term Asset Management Plan includes an ambitious capital program to rebuild, renew and replace portions of our installed asset base. One important component of the program involves the replacement, renewal and addition of protection and control systems.­ You will participate in preparing, planning, administering and scheduling the Operating and Capital Budgets, as well as the Five-Year Work Plan, as it relates to the Generation and Terminals Department.­ You will bring experience in protection and control systems to the team and contribute fully to the project outcomes. You work equally well as a technical member of the team or guiding other members. Your technical skills and experience combined with excellent communication skills will allow you to make significant contributions to the project deliverables.

You are responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and promoting the company's Safety and Health Program and will be responsible for environmental aspects of the job and performing work in an environmentally responsible manner. Travel may be required.

­What We're Looking For:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of various teams.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

­What You'll Need:

• University degree or college diploma in Electrical Technology (minimum three-year program), with at least 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in the electric utility industry.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Must be eligible for membership of the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland (AETTNL).­
• Ability to plan, lead and organize in a fast-paced work environment, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers, the various software applications and have the willingness to adopt various corporate applications as necessary.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized workplace leading several disciplines would be considered an asset.
• You have a thorough knowledge of all regulations and safety rules and must possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver's license.­

­CLOSING DATE: March 17, 2026

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­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

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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.