Utilityworker II (Shift)

Overview

Perform safe utility duties, inspections, maintenance, and travel for power grid.

Key Responsibilities

• safety management
• damage assessment
• risk assessment
• utility assistance
• preventive maintenance
• environmental management

Tasks

-You will take a very proactive approach to Safety in the Plant, and will demonstrate your commitment to the Risk Assessment Process consistently. -Reactive corrective damage assessment and relay access points to the field project leads to coordinate the response for repair. -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 provide assistance to other Utility workers in the performance of their duties. -You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. -You will be responsible for the safe and efficient performance of general utility duties including but not limited to heavy labour, repair maintenance duties, preventative maintenance duties for off highway vehicles or company vehicles (pre-trips), environmental maintenance and control, vegetative control, etc. -You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

Requirements

• ohs knowledge
• driver's license
• confined spaces
• vacuum truck
• power tools
• environmental

What You Bring

-You will demonstrate your knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and your responsibilities under the Act. -You must be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills. -Being self-motivated and having the ability to get along well with others and work with minimum supervision is essential. -Regular travel to and from Transmission access points. You will also be required to maintain communications to the control authority. -A strong environmental awareness and dedication, with particular understanding and experience with recycling requirements and standards is an asset. -You must be able to perform heavy labour duties with demonstrated skills in general plant and/or coal system cleanliness requirements and be familiar with and capable of using common hand and power tools in the course of the day-to-day work. -You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License with a minimum of two years driving experience and provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to NSPI. -You must be capable of working in a variety of confined spaces using all appropriate personal protective equipment and other safety devices. -A Grade XII education or equivalent, with reading and writing skills necessary to safely and effectively perform the duties of the position, is required. -You will be required to take training courses e.g.: in-house safety, environmental, vegetation identification, vehicle operation and off road vehicle certification and other training courses related to your position. -Demonstrated experience with or certification in staging erection and/or vacuum truck operation is an asset.

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Benefits

-Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. -Health & Wellbeing: 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 and wellness benefits. -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. -Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

About Nova Scotia Power

-Generates electricity from a diverse mix of sources, including renewable energy and traditional power plants. -Leading the charge toward renewable energy integration, with a strong focus on solar and wind power. -Committed to modernizing the grid to improve service reliability and meet growing demand. -Involved in large-scale energy infrastructure projects to enhance transmission and distribution systems. -Focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions through sustainable solutions. -A key player in supporting Nova Scotia’s transition to a cleaner energy future.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test required per emera policy -driver's abstract satisfactory to nspi required