REACTIVE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TEAM LEAD (ELECTRICAL)

REACTIVE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TEAM LEAD (ELECTRICAL)

WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Defined-benefit pension plan.

- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a Reactive Equipment Support Team Lead to join our Maintenance & Operations Engineering Support (MOES)

Department. Under the general direction of the Section Head of MOES Electrical Section A, will lead the Reactive Equipment

Support Team providing technical expertise for the operation, repair, and maintenance of HVDC and reactive equipment.

Responsibilities:

- Provide technical direction and support to engineering workgroups, technicians and personnel for the operation, maintenance,

repair and commissioning of HVDC and reactive equipment.

- Lead, mentor, train, and develop team members to become well-versed technical experts in HVDC, reactive and related

equipment.

- Develop, modify, evaluate and optimize maintenance philosophies and plans for HVDC, reactive and related equipment.

- Identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements as well as cost saving initiatives with respect to historical

processes pertaining to the HVDC, reactive and related equipment, such as automated information collection processes and

service agreements.

- Using expert knowledge, identify the root cause of HVDC and reactive equipment failures.

- Provide definitive recommendations and in-depth, expert, risk-based analysis to the Asset Owner regarding failure

remediation including but not limited to; operate with failure, repair, replace.

- Interface with designers, maintainers, manufacturers, and other industry specialists to further Manitoba Hydro's expertise with

respect to transformers and related assets to improve efficient and reliable use of the corporation's key assets.

- Provide expert review of technical specifications and design reports with respect to HVDC, reactive and related equipment to

ensure quality standard is achieved and design requirements are to be met.

Qualifications:

- Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of seven years of relevant

experience in the design, operation and maintenance of electrical HVDC and reactive equipment including two years of

supervisory experience.

- Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba

Hydro policy P513.

- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a

specified amount of time).

- Expert knowledge in the standards, theory, maintenance, testing, and operation of HVDC, reactive and related equipment.

- Expert knowledge of industry maintenance practices.

- Proven mentorship abilities.

- Advanced knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and equipment specific industry standards (i.e. CSA, IEEE, IEC)

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relevant to generating, HVDC and transmission facilities is an asset.

- Experience in developing maintenance standards and strategies based on industry best practices and/or RCM methodologies.

- Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviours.

- Familiar with asset management principles.

- Familiar with Matlab, PSCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

- Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $51.34-$70.34 Hourly,

$98,380.88-$134,784.78 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 10, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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