Auxiliary Power Engineer (Term)

Nova Scotia Power • Linganore, MD

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Nova Scotia Power is hiring five Auxiliary Power Engineers for temporary, full-time, on-site term positions with the Power Production team at Lingan Generating Station in Lingan, Nova Scotia. The term is expected to last nine months. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the role is responsible for the safe and cost-efficient operation of high-pressure boiler turbine units and associated auxiliary equipment. The position pays $40.38 per hour under the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement and is open until filled.

The role requires effective teamwork in a planned work environment, participation in competency-based and regulatory training, and willingness to undertake on-the-job training that develops additional skills. Work is assigned as required under the collective agreement. Employees are responsible for their own safety and that of coworkers, environmental performance at the plant, support of ISO 14001 processes and initiatives, and compliance with applicable NERC/NPCC reliability standards. Participation in Emergency Response is encouraged.

Employees may be temporarily assigned to other locations and are expected to travel throughout the province. Their primary residence must be within 60 minutes of headquarters, and they may be required to respond to call-outs. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test under Emera policy. Applicants who hold a 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate may be considered as Power Engineer Apprentices if no qualified candidates apply; apprentices must complete the papers and skills required to obtain a 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate within a specified timeframe.

Requirements

• 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate.
• At least three years of experience as a Power Engineer in a generating station or an industry with similar processes.
• Acceptable color vision for operating control monitoring equipment.
• Problem-resolution skills and the flexibility to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer aptitude and ability to manage multiple tasks and demands.
• Primary residence within 60 minutes of headquarters.
• Ability to meet the specified physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, standing, walking, sitting, and climbing ladders and stairs.
• Compliance with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy, including a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test.
• If considered as an apprentice with a 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate, registration as an apprentice and completion of requirements to obtain a 2nd Class certificate within the specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure boiler turbine units and associated auxiliary equipment safely and cost-efficiently.
• Work effectively as a member of the Power Production Operations Team in a planned work environment.
• Participate in competency-based training, regulatory training, and on-the-job or other skills-development training.
• Observe Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations to protect personal safety and the safety of coworkers.
• Support the plant’s environmental performance and ISO 14001 processes and initiatives.
• Participate as a member of Emergency Response where applicable.
• Travel throughout the province and assist other areas or locations when temporarily assigned.
• Help ensure NSPI complies with NERC/NPCC reliability standards related to Power Production.
• Respond to call-outs when required.
• As a registered apprentice, complete the papers and skills required to obtain a 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate within the specified timeframe.

Benefits

• Eligible term employees are enrolled with the Labor Pool and are eligible for 3% RRSP matching.
• Travel allowance when dispatched more than 100 km from the primary residence.
• Vacation benefits in keeping with the Nova Scotia Employment Standards Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed