Leading Powerline Tech (Shift)

• You will be required to meet customer needs by working safely and effectively, representing NSPI, and promoting electrical safety. You will be responsible to assist and support the supervisor with leading and directing a highly skilled work team, on a daily basis, and may be assigned “acting” duties of the supervisor in his/her absence from time to time.
• You will be responsible to promote safety, environmental awareness, teamwork, and work efficiency.
• You will be expected to participate in continuous improvement activities and to support all aspects of the work planning process.
• 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 will be responsible for your 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.
• The shift patterns will be based on, but not limited to, the daily and seasonal requirements of the Territory and will be designed to maximize customer service and respond to trouble situations. Shift patterns will be as identified in the NSPI/IBEW Local 1928 Collective Agreement.
• You may be temporarily assigned to other locations and will be expected to travel throughout the province.

• You must possess an Inter-provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate and have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a journeyperson PLT.
• 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 problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
• You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong technical aptitude, and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
• Proven leadership skills, self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.
• The ideal candidate will possess the skills and ability to provide mentorship and coaching to other PLT's as well as Apprentices.

• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. from the floor to an overhead height on an occasional basis Occasionally carry items with one or two hands that weigh between 33-55 lbs. which could include ladders, with the ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs. with upper and whole-body strength Possess the grip strength to pinch and perform power grasp tasks.
• Perform static reaching frequently from waist level to overhead.
• Perform bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and forward flexion on a frequent basis Perform tasks that include balancing, neck flexion, and side neck flexion on a frequent basis.
• Must possess the ability to stand, walk, sit, climb ladders and stairs, rotate and extend neck movement and use a range of finger dexterity on frequent basis in order to perform tasks during the duration of the shift.

• 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.
• 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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