Leading Maintenance Person - Jobs in Milton, NS

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Reference Number: 10456Department: Power ProductionLocation: Milton, Nova Scotia CanadaType of Employment: Regular, Full-timeDate Posted: September 26, 2022Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to 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 Leading Maintenance Person Certified (Hydro).Accountabilities: As a member of the Hydro Team, you will direct and perform all aspects of routine mechanical maintenance and repair work on equipment throughout the hydro system with a good understanding of the electrical components and civil works.

• You must be able to work effectively as a member of the Hydro Team and be capable of functioning in a planned work environment.
• You will be responsible for leading and directing a highly skilled work team on a daily basis.
• 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 “acting” 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 regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills. You may be required to travel to other Nova Scotia Power sites for extended periods of time.

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 assure compliance with environmental regulations as they relate to the Hydro Environmental Management System (EMS).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.Skills, Capabilities and Experience:

• Certification as a Journeyperson Mechanic/Millwright/Machinist with a minimum of five (5) years work experience in modern mechanical maintenance in a thermal generating station, process industry or equivalent industry is required.
• 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 computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
• Leadership skills, self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently are essential. You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights and within watercourses.
• Experience with formal Preventative Maintenance Programs, Predictive Maintenance Programs, Failure Analysis and Maintenance Training Programs will be a strong asset.

Experience and/or certification as an overhead crane operator or experience with alignment of rotating equipment would be considered assets.Reports to: Maintenance SuperintendentForm 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: $45.20 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement I.B.E.W. Local 1928Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than October 11, 2022. Late applications may not receive considerationRecruitment 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.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $45.20 per hourQuick Apply

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