O&M Specialist

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future.

We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Our Sunrise Wind Project team is now looking for an O&M Specialist. This position will be based in our St. John's office with possible business trips to USA (Rhode Island).

• Responsible for defining O&M scope, monitoring progress of O&M plans, and ensuring O&M packages are ready for acceptance post-commissioning.
• Champion and promote environmental, health, safety, and quality management within O&M activities.
• Define scope and deliverables for O&M packages in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress of O&M plans/ work instructions/manuals, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure seamless handover and readiness of O&M packages.
• Support project controls, including change management, procurement, contract management, cost control, scheduling, and risk management for O&M scope.
• Liaise with operations, engineering, and corporate functions to ensure alignment and support.
• Represent client interests and interpret requirements for O&M deliverables.
• Conduct post-acceptance evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive a safety culture and compliance with HSSE policies throughout O&M activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical diploma or equivalent operational experience
• Current registration with PEGNL as a P.Eng (or equivalent) is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in O&M, engineering, or construction environments.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Experience in multi-discipline projects and ability to prioritize critical issues.
• Proficient in management of change (MOC) processes and stakeholder interfacing.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with O&M planning tools/software.
• PMP designation is an asset.

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Social and team-building events
• Dynamic project and team environment

Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.