Description
Powerline Technicians (PLTs) at Nova Scotia Power are crucial to delivering safe and reliable electricity to our customers. With the growth in our business and customers, we are continuously recruiting for Powerline Technicians for various locations within Nova Scotia Power. We are inviting applicants who are interested to join our PLT team and make a difference in the life of Nova Scotians. To join our labour pool, applicants must have an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate and be proficient in Powerline Technician skills. Applicants who join our labour pool will be expected to apply for specific locations as they become available. Efforts will be made to fill job vacancies from within the workforce first.
You'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are, making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply and tell us what excites you about this role.
Candidates must upload a recent copy of their driver's abstract for their application to be considered.
You'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are, making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply and tell us what excites you about this role.
Candidates must upload a recent copy of their driver's abstract for their application to be considered.
Key elements of this role include:
- 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 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 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 responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, 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 your defined headquarters, and you will be available for after hour emergency service restoration, including rotational standby duty and one-person work.
These skills will make you successful:
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
- You must possess an Inter-provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate and be proficient in Powerline Technician skills.
- You must hold a valid Class 3 Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI.
- You have proven troubleshooting and problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
- You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
- If no qualified candidates apply, consideration will be given to Powerline Technician Apprentices in their final year of apprenticeship.
Contact
Emera Inc.
1894 Barrington St
Halifax
Nova Scotia
www.emera.com
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7 Apr, 2025
