Team Lead, Fleet

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­Team Lead, Fleet

Competition #: NLH-RE-26-150

Status: Permanent

Location: 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:

• Provide leadership and coordination for Hydro's internal and external fleet maintenance, diesel maintenance, and operational readiness activities.
• Oversee fleet and diesel maintenance planning, including annual work plans, weekly schedules, work order gating, JD Edwards backlogs, priorities, compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain accurate fleet records for light fleet, heavy fleet and mobile equipment, using fleet management systems, GPS tools and asset data to support maintenance, utilization and deployment decisions.
• Supervise, coach and support Equipment Supervisors, Transportation Officers and ­Office Clerk, and provide fleet-related guidance to site service teams as required.
• Administer fleet-related contracts, including fuel, maintenance, standby and casual helicopter contracts, while acting as a key point of accountability for contract performance.
• Monitor maintenance requirements, vehicle pools, fleet utilization, capital tool needs, and repair-versus-replacement opportunities, making recommendations that support safe and responsible asset management.
• Support staffing, scheduling, hiring, performance management, collective agreement administration, and resource planning for the fleet maintenance team.
• Promote and support compliance with corporate safety, health, environmental and regulatory requirements, including Hydro's Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 14001 commitments, and perform other related duties as required.

­ What We're Looking For:

• A collaborative relationship builder and clear communicator who works respectfully and effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A safety-focused leader who supports engagement, accountability, learning and inclusive team practices.
• Strong planning, organizing and decision-making skills in a highly technical, operational environment.
• A results-oriented team member who can identify issues, recommend practical solutions and support continuous improvement.
• The ability to influence, lead and support others while maintaining positive working relationships.

­ What You'll Need:

• A bachelor's degree in business, commerce or engineering.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be given consideration.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible utility fleet maintenance experience, including relevant supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing unionized personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fleet management, vehicle maintenance, logistical operations, maintenance scheduling, and specialized and non-specialized equipment.
• Experience supervising teams, administering collective agreements, and supporting hiring, scheduling, resource planning and performance management processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications, JD Edwards, maintenance programs and other corporate systems as required.
• Active membership or involvement in the Canadian Utility Fleet Council is considered an asset.
• Travel will be required throughout the province. Must have valid Drivers License.

­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

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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.