Regional Planner

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Reference Number: 10232

Department: Regional Operations

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada

Type of Employment: Regular, Full-time

Date Posted: June 29, 2022

Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Regional Planner (Field Operations).

Accountabilities

As a member of the Field Operations team, you will be responsible for making effective decisions surrounding field investigation, scoping, estimating, interfaces and documentation for customer service work and/or capital work and/or line extensions. Duties include effectively planning and coordinating the completion of operating, maintenance and construction activities in a timely, cost effective and quality-based manner using computerized software. You will coordinate job planning activities with the customer, other locations/departments, outside agencies and contractors in order to optimize the use of manpower, vehicles and equipment, while minimizing customer service interruptions. You will be called upon to conduct distribution feeder inspections, inspect lines, identify and scope capital project requests, provide detailed cost estimates for internal and external customers, and provide technical support for work crews.

You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.

The successful candidate may be required to initiate and process miscellaneous job orders (billing) and will be required to follow necessary process to ensure compliance with NSPI standards such as Joint Use agreements, overhead (O/H) & underground (U/G) standards and billing.

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 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.

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.

You must be flexible and be willing to work throughout the Metro Territory and at times in other territories. You must locate your principal residence within 30 minutes of the defined headquarters and be available for after hour emergency service restoration.

You will be required to take Standby on a rotational basis.

Skills, Capabilities And Experience

A Grade XII education or equivalent is required. You must either possess an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate with one year’s experience or be an Electrical Engineering Technologist with two-three years of transmission and distribution design experience. Strong computer skills are required. Familiarity with field planning software used in the design and construction of overhead electric utility distribution systems would be of benefit. The successful applicant must be adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing their daily work.

The successful applicant must possess excellent customer relations and communication skills. You have previous project management experience handling multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment and are able to effectively utilize your strong administration, organizational, coordination, and time management skills. Knowledge of NSPI territory operations, joint use contracts, traffic control, backhoe and outside contracts is desirable, as is experience with utility distribution equipment, telecommunication equipment and/or underground equipment.

You must hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License with a minimum of two years driving experience and provide a driver’s abstract satisfactory to NSPI.

If no qualified applicants apply, there may be consideration for an Apprenticeship Program: Applicants who have successfully completed a two-year Electrical Technologist program (or equivalent training and experience) may be considered for the Regional Planner Apprenticeship program.

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. You 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. Lastly, 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: T&D Supervisor

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: $45.20 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement I.B.E.W. Local 1928

Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than July 14, 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.