Description

Leading Maintenance Person

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Job Title:

Leading Maintenance Person Certified

Company, Department:

Nova Scotia Power, Power Production, Hydro & Wind

Location:

Milton, NS – Heavy Maintenance Services – Onsite

Salary:

$47.01 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date:

March 15th, 2024

Reference Number:

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Leading Maintenance Person Certified to join our team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent – Heavy Maintenance Services, you will direct and perform all aspects of routine mechanical maintenance and repair work on equipment throughout the Heavy Maintenance Shop with a good understanding of the electrical components and civil works.

Key elements of this role include:

As a Leading Maintenance Person Certified:

• You must be able to work effectively as a member of the Hydro Team and be capable of functioning in a planned work environment.
• You will be responsible to assist and support the superintendent with leading and directing a highly skilled work team on a daily basis and may be assigned acting duties of the superintendent in his/her absence from time to time.
• 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 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 required to travel to other Nova Scotia Power sites for extended periods of time.
• 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 assure compliance with environmental regulations as they relate to the Hydro Environmental Management System (EMS).

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.

These 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 Maintenance Person Certified with a minimum of five (5) 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.
• Self-motivation and demonstrated ability of strong leadership skills are essential – Speaks up on Health & Safety, Thinks Strategically, Develops People & Teams.
• You must have the skills and physical capabilities to perform all duties, including working at considerable heights, confined spaces and within watercourses.
• Experienced with formal Preventative Maintenance Programs, Predictive Maintenance Programs, Failure Analysis and Maintenance Training Programs will be a strong asset.
• Experience and/or certification as an overhead crane operator or experience with alignment of rotating equipment would be considered assets.
• You must possess a valid driver's license and be available for after-hour emergency service restoration.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values

At 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 March 15th, 2024, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. 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.

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