Leading Utilityworker

The Opportunity:
**Company, Department**: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production

**Location**: Trenton Generating Station
- Trenton, NS

**Salary**: $36.72 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

**Closing Date**: September 24th, 2024

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 **Leading Utilityworker.**

Key elements of this role include:
As a member of the team:

- You will be responsible for leading and performing the safe and efficient operation of the day to day performance of general utility duties including but not limited to heavy labour, routine maintenance work, cleaning of plant equipment and apparel, preventative maintenance duties, repair maintenance duties, removal and/or reinstallation of insulation and/or boiler cladding (including asbestos), light plumbing repairs, roofing repairs, environmental maintenance and control, vegetative control, etc.
- You will also be expected to erect, dismantle and inspect lift staging.
- You will also participate in the development of the weekly work flow plan, executing the plan and providing feedback to the Planning Department.
- You will be responsible to assist and support the supervisor with leading and directing a highly skilled work team daily and may be assigned acting duties of the supervisor in his/her absence from time to time.
- You will be responsible to promote safety, environmental awareness, teamwork, and work efficiency. 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 take training courses e.g.: in-house safety, environmental, vehicle operation and other training courses related to your position. You must 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 your 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. You will demonstrate your knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and your responsibilities under the Act.
- You will take a very proactive approach to Safety in the Plant and will demonstrate your commitment to the Risk Assessment Process consistently.

These skills will make you successful:

- A Grade XII education or equivalent, with reading and writing skills necessary to safely and effectively perform the duties of the position, and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Utilityworker in a plant environment is required.
- You must be able to perform heavy labour duties with demonstrated skills in general plant cleanliness requirements. Being self-motivated and having the ability to get along well with others and work with minimum supervision is essential.
- A strong environmental awareness and dedication, with understanding and experience with recycling requirements and standards is an asset.
- 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.

Demonstrated experience with or certification in staging erection, carpentry, insulation, mobile crane operation and/or vacuum truck operation is an asset.
- You must be capable of working in a variety of confined spaces using all appropriate personal protective equipment and other safety devices.

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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

- Must be able to lift a range of 17-66 lbs. from waist to overhead on a mínimal to frequent basis
- Able to carry 25-66 lbs. with one or two hands
- Use a range of grip strength from simple to firm grasp with turning motions
- Use upper and whole-body strength to push and pull 20-50 lbs.
- Perform static reaching from shoulder to overhead occasionally and frequently at waist and lateral level
- Perform frequent walking, bending, stooping, and forward flexional movements
- Occasionally perform standing, climbing, squatting, twisting while balancing with neck flexion, extension, and rotation movements
- Perform sitting, kneeling, and crouching on a mínimal basis
- Able to discriminate colours through vision and adjust to warm temperatures and confined spaces
- **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