Asset Performance and Optimization Lead

About Us:

At North Star, we provide exceptional project management that sets a clear course for success. We unite the best people, processes, and technology to deliver projects safely, on-time, and on-budget. We are experts in the design, construction, and maintenance of a wide range of heavy industrial and infrastructure projects in mining, energy, road construction, and more.

About The Role:

We are seeking one (1) experienced Asset Performance and Optimization Lead to join our team in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. This position will focus on enhancing maintenance processes, improving data accuracy, and driving improvements in work execution, planning, and scheduling. The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs to ensure the reliability and longevity of electrical utility assets, including generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

Normal hours for this work scope are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from8:30am to 4:30pm. The work will be performed from St. John's, NL. If necessary, periodic travel to Labrador and other project site locations will be covered.

This is a 1-year contract role with an anticipated start date of January 2, 2026, and end date of December 31, 2026.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams and stakeholders, reporting to the Contract Manager, and will ensure projects are delivered safely, on-time, and on-budget. They will provide leadership, coordinate project execution, and maintain effective communication with operations and other stakeholders.

Please note that we are accepting resumes for this role on behalf of one of our clients. If your experience and qualifications seem like a great fit, your application details will be shared with our client for their review.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track the effectiveness of regional preventative maintenance programs through increased operational visibility and ongoing asset management improvements.
• Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of asset performance and maintenance data to identify trends, failures, and opportunities for optimization.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the scope and frequency of preventative maintenance activities based on asset performance data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, ensure accurate asset tracking, and integrate data from CMMS, SCADA, and other systems.
• Support the implementation of tools and systems that improve data accuracy, accessibility, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure that maintenance activities align with the organization's asset management and performance optimization goals.
• Develop and maintain work plans and schedules, prioritizing maintenance tasks based on asset criticality and operational needs.
• Assist in optimizing resource allocation, reducing scheduling conflicts, and minimizing downtime during planned maintenance.
• Collaborate with planning teams to improve the overall efficiency of maintenance scheduling processes and integrated annual work plans.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance asset management, maintenance efficiency, and asset performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to promote consistent practices in asset performance and optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve maintenance and scheduling processes.
• Document lessons learned and process improvements to support continuous learning and development.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on work execution, scheduling improvements, and data analysis findings.
• Assist in developing and delivering training materials on preventative maintenance, data collection, and scheduling best practices.
• Provide ongoing support to staff to effectively implement asset management processes and tools.

Education and Experience Required

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or experienced Engineering Technologist with a Maintenance Management Professional Certification.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring preventative maintenance programs for electrical utility assets (generation, transmission, and distribution).
• Hands-on experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and SCADA systems, including data integration and optimization.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards is considered a strong asset.
• In-depth understanding of annual work planning and integrating maintenance schedules with broader operational planning and outage coordination.
• Experience developing work plans and risk-based maintenance scheduling strategies.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 is considered a significant asset.

Please note that you may be required to work in an industrial environment, requiring hands-on field supervision. This may include working at heights, dirty/dusty and noisy environments, and confined spaces. All personal protective equipment and site-specific training will be provided.

A negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test, along with an acceptable driving record are important parts of our safety program and are requirements for employment.

North Star Associates is strongly committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. We thank all candidates for their interest and wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Find out more about North Star Associates by visiting our website at

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person