Equipment Specialist

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Equipment Specialist
Competition #: NLH-RE-26-152
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's or Bishop's 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:

• Champion safe and environmentally responsible work practices while supporting the safety of employees, contractors and the public.
• Provide technical guidance for Hydro's fleet, equipment and specialized tools, including light and heavy equipment, specialized vehicles and safety-related assets.
• Support fleet replacement and equipment planning by preparing specifications, contributing to procurement and bid evaluations, coordinating build requirements, and supporting pre-build and pre-delivery inspections, upfitting and commissioning.
• Use project schedules, cost information and risk analysis to support informed decisions and successful delivery of fleet-related work.
• Lead develop and maintain Hydro's utility drone program, including related governance, procedures, records and operator information.
• Lead the development of a fleet telematics program that supports safe, efficient and reliable operations.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to solve technical problems, support continuous improvement and deliver practical solutions.

­What We're Looking For:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships, collaborate effectively and influence outcomes.
• Sound judgment, conceptual thinking, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.­

What You'll Need:

• Completion of an Engineering Bachelor's degree or Engineering Technology Diploma from an accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• For engineers, membership in good standing with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador is required.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience, preferably in an electrical utility environment, with experience in fleet management, drone operations or program development.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project management, maintenance management or related technical work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, JD Edwards, HP Content Manager, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work in office, field, construction and industrial environments.
• Ability to travel within and outside Canada for inspections and operational needs; travel may include airplane, helicopter, snowmobile or boat.
• A valid driver's license and passport are required.

CLOSING DATE: October 16, 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.