Supervisor, Chemical & Env. - Jobs in Point Tupper, NS

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Nova 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 Chemical & Environmental Supervisor.Accountabilities: The Chemical & Environmental Supervisor will provide leadership and technical assistance to support the environmental and operating objectives of the Point Tupper Generating Station & the Port Hawkesbury Biomass Plant.You will work cooperatively with the plant management team and the corporate environmental groups on the development and implementation of environmental management programs aimed at continuously improving environmental performance. You will provide supervisory leadership to the chemical and environmental team by ensuring that work is conduct in a safe and effective manner. You will also provide coaching and development to the team and audit work to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.Environmental compliance is a priority for this position, including the operation of the wastewater treatment facility and the operation and control of chemical process equipment. The incumbent must also assume the role of Environmental Management System (EMS) Coordinator for the plant and advise plant management on compliance with the EMS system and quality assurance techniques.You will be responsible for producing reports, both internally and for Nova Scotia Environment, on a monthly and a quarterly basis. Investigations of permit non-conformances and/or variations of accepted standards are also completed by this position. Other responsibilities include the preparation and maintenance of budgets, maintenance of chemicals and equipment, minimizing labour and material costs, and contributing to a work environment based on mutual respect and trust.You must be committed to the site safety program and pro-actively manage safety performance and culture. You must demonstrate your ongoing commitment to and participate in the capabilities and leadership development processes.You must be able to work effectively as a team member and demonstrate participation in and support for the Competency Based Training program.You will be responsible for personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. As well, you will be responsible for solid environmental performance of the plant and support all ISO 14001 processes and initiatives.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: You must have either a Chemical Technologist diploma or Environmental Technologist Diploma, a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, or other relevant discipline from a recognized post secondary institution. Applicants with a 1st class power engineering license are also welcomed.Previous supervisory experience and five years relevant working experience is required. A working fluency is also required with basic science, laboratory techniques, and environmental legislation at the provincial and federal levels. It would be an asset to have experience in risk assessment and management, environmental site assessment, field and project management, and the use of statistical techniques.You have excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organizational skills. The successful candidate will be a pro-active team player who is considered a problem solver and can report clearly on outcomes to all members of the management team.Reports to: Operations 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: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than July 18, 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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