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Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety and our customers, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We are hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Engineer – Planning & Reliabilityfor thePort Hawkesbury Biomass Plant.

Accountabilities: You will be responsible to support weekly workflow and ongoing outage planning. This will include scoping work, developing technical work packages, spec new equipment/parts due to obsolescence, coordinating operational items, contractor planning and preventative maintenance efficiencies. You will work with the planner and engineering support specialist to procure material based on scoped work. You will attend planning meetings to ensure work is efficiently planned and scheduled.

You will assist with the execution of the plant’s capital program including project scoping, project preparation, cost control and project management.

You will supervise contract crews and external consultants for outage and non-outage work as required.

You will work closely with maintenance and operations in process and equipment troubleshooting, and provide engineering assistance in support of safety improvements, process improvements, equipment modifications, and cost reduction initiatives.

As part of the Port Hawkesbury Biomass Plant & Point Tupper Generation Station team, you may be assigned work/duties in either plant as applicable.

You will be responsible for 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.

• Skills, Capabilities and Experience: You must be a Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training. A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred however consideration may be given to candidates holding an engineering degree from another discipline and having the appropriate skills and applicable level of experience in heavy industry. Supervisory and/or planning or project management experience are considered an asset.
  

You must have strong oral and written communication skills, exemplary interpersonal skills and be able to function effectively in a team environment. You will be a self-starter with proven organizational and analytical skills with established skills in managing multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously. You are required to be available for after hour consultation and emergency plant work. You must hold a valid driver’s license.

At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate for this position you speak up on health, safety, and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. As an Engineer – Planning & Reliability you will build strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. We encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisions.

Reports to: Senior Plant Manager

Form of Application: Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting. Complete all required information fields and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than August 11, 2022.

Late applications may not receive consideration.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.

At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.