Leading Powerline Technician - Jobs in Stellarton, NS

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Reference Number: 10491Department: Regional OperationsLocation: Stellarton, Nova Scotia CanadaType of Employment: Regular, Full-timeDate Posted: August 30, 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 Powerline Technician.Accountabilities: As a team member, you will be responsible to perform all aspects of line maintenance, construction, customer service work including one-person work and 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. You will also be required to meet customer needs by working safely and effectively, representing NSPI, and promoting electrical safety in the community. 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 may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.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.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, including rotational standby duty and one-person work.Skills, Capabilities and Experience: You must have an Inter-provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate and have a minimum of five (5) years experience.You must hold a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia Drivers License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and provide a drivers abstract satisfactory to NSPI.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.Proven leadership skills, self motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently are essential.The ideal candidate will possess the skills and ability to provide mentorship and coaching to other PLTs 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 minimal basis
• Perform tasks that include balancing, neck flexion, and side neck flexion on an occasional 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

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 for this position, you speak up on health, safety, and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. You build strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisionsReports to: T&D SupervisorForm of Application: 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 NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than September 14, 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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