Dam Safety Specialist

Do you have what it takes to help keep the lights on for our customers in communities across the province? Then joining the Newfoundland Power team could be part of your next adventure… 

Who We Are 

At Newfoundland Power, we’re passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Our roots in Newfoundland and Labrador go back over 135 years. Today, we’re part of Fortis Inc., a leader in the regulated gas and electric utility industry in North America. We are proud to employ over 650 talented people who are among the best in the industry.  

We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. Together, we strive to create an environment which is free of discriminatory barriers, where everyone is treated respectfully and equitably so they can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.  

Everything we do is guided by our core values: People, Safety, Service, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We believe in going above and beyond to serve our customers and giving back to the place we call home is a longstanding tradition held by our employees. This could be the opportunity for you to continue to grow and develop your career. 

The Opportunity 

As a valued member of our Operations Engineering Team, you will plan, develop, implement and maintain Newfoundland Power’s dam safety management program.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• The management of Newfoundland Power’s external consultant dam safety reviews and the completion of internal dam safety reviews.
• Developing, reviewing and maintaining dam safety emergency plans and procedures as well as public safety measures around hydro power facilities.
• Maintaining an asset management database to establish a risk-based prioritization framework to track the condition, maintenance and rehabilitation activities for all dam-related infrastructure.
• Project management of small civil capital projects relating to dam safety upgrades.
• Assistance in the capital budget process by completing condition assessments, budget estimates and providing feedback for future capital budget submissions.

Your qualifications include a bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil) or a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, supplemented by experience in dam safety, the hydroelectric industry and/or the heavy civil industry. In addition, you are a highly motivated team player with strong project management skills, excellent inter-personal skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, you have a strong commitment to safety and are proficient in the Microsoft suite of programs. You must hold a valid driver’s license. 

How to Apply 

If this sounds like you, please Apply or visit us online at https://careers.newfoundlandpower.com.  

In support of our DEI commitment and to help us to confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers, we invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. More information on this process is provided within our job application tool.   

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation for any reason during the interview process, please let us know what you need, and it will be kept in confidence. For any questions, please contact Careers@newfoundlandpower.com.