Powerline Technician (Shift)
Nova Scotia Power View all jobs
- Halifax, NS
- $50.65 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 trouble response, while ensuring compliance with safe work methods and practices.
- 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 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 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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
Learn more about our culture and valuesAt the Emera Group of Companies, 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 to 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 by and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
- 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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Recruitment & Promotion PolicyThe success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the . The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.