Job Description

Job Posting: Protection and Control Technologist
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power Inc. - Control Center Operations
Location: Ragged Lake, NS
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Closing Date: December 18, 2023
Reference Number: 12140

At Nova Scotia Power, we\'re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customer 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.

We\xe2\x80\x99re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Protection and Control Technologist. Apply by December 18, 2023 and tell us what excites you about this role.

Accountabilities:

The successful candidates will join Nova Scotia Power\xe2\x80\x99s Energy Control Centre\xe2\x80\x99s Renewable and Decarbonization Portfolio Team as a Subject Matter Expert contributing to the development of systems and processes designed to transform business operations to meet provincial and federal environmental policies seeking to phase out coal fired generation by 2030. As the Portfolio of projects reaches completion, this position will become part of the ongoing operations and sustainment team.

During the Project Implementation Phase, you will participate in solution design, development and implementation of technology and processes including automation of optimization, aggregation, prioritization, curtailment, dispatch, reconciliation, and settlement transactions with existing and future wind producers in Nova Scotia.

As a valued member of the Energy Control Centre Operations team, you will support the safe and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System through operational activities including the following:

• Protective Relaying:

• Maintain protective relay setting documentation for transmission lines and substations, support coordination of relay settings with all generation, distribution, and grid battery assets, and maintain underfrequency load shedding and automatic reclosing schedules and associated documentation.
• Document and schedule minimum maintenance requirements for protective relaying and help to maintain adequate spares inventory.
• Forced Outages:

• Update documentation related to Operation and maintenance of disturbance monitoring equipment to assist in the investigation, resolution, and reporting of system outages.
• Identify and recommend capital improvements to address operational deficiencies.
• Handing Over of Equipment:

• Maintain and draft operating guidelines, protection summaries, system one-line diagrams, and operator displays for system changes and additions for approval of the P&C Engineering Specialist.
• Outage Coordination:

• Assist in the scheduling and coordination of planned outages, and maintain up to date records and requirement documentation.
• Fault Location:

• Maintenance, investigation, location upgrades and installations and ongoing documentation and testing.
• Drawing and Database Management:

• Update and maintain P&C records and databases including ensuring the as built drawings and SODs are up to date and document histories are preserved.
• Support Outage Restoration:

• Provide support for system operators on protection, control, metering, and outage restoration.
• Provide support for Energy Control Centre Operations during storm response under the company\xe2\x80\x99s Emergency Services Restoration Plan.
• Reliability Standards Compliance:

• Contribute to the maintenance and support of compliance with reliability and cyber security standards as they pertain to the Protection & Control functions of Nova Scotia Power.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing 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.

Skills, Capabilities and Experience:

• You must be a Certified Engineering Technologist or Engineering Technologist eligible for membership with TechNova.
• 2+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a technology diverse business user setting (particularly within the electric utility sector, is preferred).
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable with new technologies.
• You possess a technical knowledge in electric utility engineering disciplines and have knowledge of protective relaying systems and processes.
• You possess strong oral and written communication skills and a strong customer service ethic.
• You possess good interpersonal skills and can function effectively in a team environment.
• You are a self-starter with proven organizational and analytical skills.
• You possess strong computer skills. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• You must be available for emergency power restoration work.
• You must possess a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

Reporting To: P&C Engineering Specialist

Why join our team?

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 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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