Power Plant Tech II (Shift) - Jobs in Trenton, NS

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Nova 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 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 Power Plant Technician II – (Instrument Technician/Industrial Electrician) (Shift).Accountabilities: As a member of our team, you will be responsible for routine maintenance, trouble shooting, calibration and installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment and all electrical equipment throughout the generating station. Under the direction of the Controls Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely as set in NSPI Operating Practices and the Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations and within the environmental stipulations prescribed in the Environmental Operating Permit. Stack climbing and repair work on equipment throughout the generating station and participation in specialized environmental testing routines will also be required.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 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 and that of your co-workers by observing Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations, and the Nova Scotia Power Safety Program. 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: Candidates must either be a full time employee recognized as a PPTII (Instrumentation/Industrial Electrician) by Nova Scotia Power or have a Diploma in Instrumentation Controls Technology or a Certificate as an Instrument Controls Technician from an accredited program and also have a Certificate as a Journeyperson Industrial Electrician. A certificate as a Red Seal Journeyperson Instrument Controls Technician would be an asset. A minimum of two years’ experience maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment as found in a generating station or similar industry is required. You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments. You must be proficient with troubleshooting electrical/electronic equipment and software use and programming in an industrial setting. 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. Applicants will be required to demonstrate acceptable color vision for operation of control monitoring equipment.If no qualified candidates apply, consideration will be given to candidates who are a full time employee recognized as a PPTI (Instrument Technician) or Industrial Electrician by Nova Scotia Power or have a Diploma in Instrumentation Controls Technology or a Certificate as an Instrument Controls Technician from an accredited program or a Red Seal Journeyperson Instrument Controls Technician and are willing to acquire Instrumentation & Controls Technician or Industrial Electrician certification. Candidates will be considered a Power Plant Technician I (Instrument Technician) or Industrial Electrician until certification as an Instrumentation & Controls Technician or Industrial Electrician is achieved within a specific timeframe.Reports to: Controls SupervisorForm 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: $46.27 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than June 30, 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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