Chief Electrical Inspector - Jobs in Lakeside, NS

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Business Unit: Meter & Inspection ServicesLocation: Lakeside, NSType of Employment: Regular, Full-timeNova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety and our customers, we’re committed to providing exceptional electricity service to Nova Scotians and rewarding careers for our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Chief Electrical Inspector.Accountabilities: The Chief Electrical Inspector is responsible to manage and oversee the electrical inspection program, and provides technical supervision, expertise, and support to both internal and external inspection department personnel. This may include but not limited to the development of policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure the safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the inspection program.The Chief Electrical Inspector is responsible for all aspects of the electrical plans reviews process and Service Provider Program. This includes but not limited to the review of electrical drawings for compliance to the CE Code Part 1, and where applicable, associated utility or product standards. You will be responsible to communicate directly with electrical or building contractors, engineers, consultants, and other internal business units to help correlate the connection of customer owned installations to the utility grid.The Chief Electrical Inspector will be required to represent NSPI on technical or other business-related inspection matters with various external industry stakeholders. This representation will require direct liaison with the Department of Labour Skills and Immigration, Electrical Contractors, Electrical Engineers and Designers, Consumers, Standards Development Organizations, and other Provincial or Territorial Inspection Authorities.The Chief Electrical Inspector will also be required to provide support to internal and external stakeholders, as applicable, in the interpretation of Codes, Standards, Acts, and Regulations, to ensure inspection related matters are presented in a consistent and uniform manner. As part of your role you will be responsible to develop and implement both customer and business focused initiatives to effectively provide ongoing and future stakeholder support.At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate, you contribute to a workplace where everybody goes home safe and believe that nothing is more important than the safety and health our employees. You demonstrate integrity with a high standard of work performance for yourself and your team and drive operational excellence for our customers. As the Chief Electrical Inspector, you encourage team members to share new ideas and foster a flexible work environment where change is accepted as the norm. You help team members understand how their work relates to business goals and support the growth and development of your team, all while demonstrating respectful inclusive behavior in a productive work environment.Skills, Capabilities and Experience: As the ideal candidate you are a professional electrical engineer or a certified electrical technologist, red seal construction electrician with 10 years of experience in the electrical industry. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. You have extensive knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, CSA Part 2 standards, the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act and the Electrical Code Regulations. You have knowledge of customer owned electrical installations, electrical installations in hazardous locations, renewable energy technology and high-voltage electrical installations. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a track record for achieving results.Reporting To: Operations Manager, Meter & Inspection ServicesForm of Application: Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting. Complete all required information fields and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than July 12, 2022.Late applications may not receive consideration.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.In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.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 LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.Quick Apply

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