Instrumentation Technician &/or Industrial Electrician (Power Plant Tech II Shift)

Nova Scotia Power

4d•$52•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Instrumentation Technician &/or Industrial Electrician (Power Plant Technician II - Shift) as per Article 6.12 of the CA. We will accept 6.12 (1) E or G. (Instrumentation Technician & Industrial Electrician or Instrument Technician and Electrical Technician). The successful candidate will join our Power Production team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Controls Supervisor, you will be responsible for routine maintenance, trouble shooting, calibration and installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment throughout the generating station. Key elements of this role include: As an Instrumentation Technician &/or Industrial Electrician (Power Plant Technician II - Shift): You will be responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, as prescribed 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 all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must either be a full-time employee recognized as a PPTII (Instrument Technician & Industrial Electrician or Electrical Technician) by Nova Scotia Power or possess 2 of the following as long as one is under Instrumentation and one Electrical.
A Diploma in Instrumentation Controls Technology
Red Seal Journeyperson Instrumentation /Control Technician
A Certificate as an Instrument Controls Technician from an accredited program.
Red Seal Industrial Electrician
A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
If no fully qualified candidates apply, consideration may be given to employees recognized as a PPTI Instrumentation Technician by Nova Scotia Power, or that possess one of the instrumentation certificates or Diploma’s noted above.
A minimum of two years’ experience maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment as found in a generating station or similar industry is required.
You must be willing to enrol in an apprenticeship program if required. You must 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.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the plant operates safely, as prescribed 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
Temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
Participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
Responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

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