Job Description

Job Title: Leading Powerline Technician (Shift)
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Regional Operations
Location: Various Locations, NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Number of Positions: 2

Salary: $47.29 per hour as per IBEW Collective Agreement Local 1928

Closing Date: September 14, 2023
Reference Number: 11763

Locations: Sydney and Sackville

At Nova Scotia Power, we\'re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system - for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging\xe2\x80\x94at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by July 23, 2023 and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for 2 permanent Leading Powerline Technicians (Shift) to join our Regional Operations team in Sydney and Sackville. Reporting to the T&D Supervisor, you will be responsible to perform all aspects of line maintenance and construction, customer service work including one-person work and trouble response, while ensuring compliance with safe work methods and practices. You will lead and direct a line crew and perform necessary administrative duties as required.

Accountabilities:

• You will be required to meet customer needs by working safely and effectively, representing NSPI, and promoting electrical safety.
• You will be responsible to assist and support the supervisor with leading and directing a highly skilled work team, on a daily basis, and may be assigned \xe2\x80\x9cacting\xe2\x80\x9d duties of the supervisor in his/her absence from time to time.
• You will be responsible to promote safety, environmental awareness, teamwork, and work efficiency.
• You will be expected to participate in continuous improvement activities and to support all aspects of the work planning process.
• You will be required to participate in competency-based training, regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
• You will be responsible for your personal safety, that of co-workers and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
• You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

The shift patterns will be based on, but not limited to, the daily and seasonal requirements of the Territory and will be designed to maximize customer service and respond to trouble situations. Shift patterns will be as identified in the NSPI/IBEW Local 1928 Collective Agreement.

You may be temporarily assigned to other locations and will be expected to travel throughout the province.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position. As such, the successful candidate must comply with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy which requires a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test in accordance with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Procedure.

Your primary residence must be located within 30 minutes of headquarters, and you will be available for after hour emergency service restoration, rotational standby duty, and one-person work.

What skills will make you successful?

• You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:
• You must possess an Inter-provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate and have a minimum of five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a journeyperson PLT.
• You must hold a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia Driver\'s License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and provide a driver\'s abstract satisfactory to NSPI.
• You have Distribution Rubber Gloving experience.
• You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong technical aptitude, and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
• Proven leadership skills, self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.
• The ideal candidate will possess the skills and ability to provide mentorship and coaching to other PLT\'s as well as Apprentices.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. from the floor to an overhead height on an occasional basis
• Occasionally carry items with one or two hands that weigh between 33-55 lbs. which could include ladders, with the ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs. with upper and whole-body strength
• Possess the grip strength to pinch and perform power grasp tasks
• Perform static reaching frequently from waist level to overhead
• Perform bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and forward flexion on a frequent basis
• Perform tasks that include balancing, neck flexion, and side neck flexion on a frequent basis
• Must possess the ability to stand, walk, sit, climb ladders and stairs, rotate and extend neck movement and use a range of finger dexterity on frequent basis in order to perform tasks during the duration of the shift

Why join our team?

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a to learn about future opportunities!

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