Leading Electrical Technician

Nova Scotia Power • Coldbrook, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Substation Operations Supervisor, you will lead a team of professionals at our Coldbrook location. As a member of the Substation Maintenance team, you will direct and perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic plant on the Transmission/Distribution System (e.g. reclosers, breakers, transformers, controls, protective relays, telecommunication, thermal and hydro equipment). You may be required to travel throughout the province for work related to maintenance, reliability and customer restoration. 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 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. 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 if required. 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

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology from an accredited program recognized by TechNova
• Five (5) years experience maintaining electrical equipment related to transmission and distribution.
• Proven problem resolution skills
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments
• Proficient with troubleshooting electrical / electronic equipment and software use and programming in an industrial setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer aptitude
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of two years driving experience
• Provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI.

Responsibilities

• Direct and perform all aspects of installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic plant on the Transmission/Distribution System (e.g. reclosers, breakers, transformers, controls, protective relays, telecommunication, thermal and hydro equipment).
• Travel throughout the province for work related to maintenance, reliability and customer restoration.
• Be 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.
• Be responsible for 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.
• Be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
• Be available for after hour emergency service restoration including rotational standby duty if required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits plan
• 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top-up plan
• Wellness benefits
• Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies
• A focus on employee development
• Available sponsored education programs
• Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work
• Mentoring opportunities
• Fundraising-matching & volunteer programs
• Various committees and employee resource groups
• Scholarships for children of employees
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree