Maint Person - Trenton, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Verified Company

Trenton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Maintenance Person Certified (Shift) (Millwright)

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power - Solid fuel Trenton Generating Maintenance

Location:
Trenton, NS - On -site

Salary:
$43.04 per hour

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:
June 20th, 2023

Reference Number: 11395

At Nova Scotia Power, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive.

We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia.

It's why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities.

Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

We are currently looking for
Maintenance Person Certified (Shift) (Millwright) to join our Solid fuel Trenton Generating Maintenance team in a permanent position.

Reporting to the Mechanical Trades Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing all aspects of routine mechanical maintenance and repair work on equipment throughout the thermal generating station.

As a Maintenance Person Certified (Shift) (Millwright):

You must be able to work effectively as a member of the Maintenance Team and be capable of functioning in a planned work environment. The shift designation will be based on, but not limited to, the daily and seasonal requirements of the Plant and will be designed to maximize reliability and respond to trouble maintenance situations.
While on shift you will be required to participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in onthejob 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 your coworkers by observing 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.

What skills will make you successful?
You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

Certification as a Journeyperson Millwright with a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in modern mechanical maintenance in a generating station, process industry or equivalent industry is required.
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 computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**:

Must be able to lift 4050 lbs. from floor to overhead and all distances in between, carry one and two handed 40 lbs.
Perform whole and upper body push and pull with weights up to 100 lbs. Perform static reaching between waist and overhead on an occasional basis.
Perform bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting standing, walking, and climbing (stairs, ladders) on an occasional basis.
Crawl on a mínimal basis.
Perform static neck flexion and rotation on frequent basis.

Why join our team?
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

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