Operations Analyst, Asset Management

at  Nova Scotia Power

The Opportunity:
Company, Department: NS Power, Enterprise Asset Management
Location: Halifax, NS; Other
Closing Date: November 19, 2024
At Nova Scotia Power, our people are our greatest source of energy. We have a passion for energy—producing and delivering it safely and reliably to our customers across Nova Scotia, every day. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future.
The work of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) team is to look ahead to the use of our existing and future generating, transmission and distribution (energy delivery) assets, and design and deploy maintenance strategies to ensure their reliable, efficient operation. To advance this function, the Asset Management (AM) Operations team delivers processes, programs and tools to our field-based and engineering personnel to make asset data and analytics available, support challenges with equipment operation and performance, and enable improved planning and risk-based decision-making.
We are currently looking for an Operations Analyst to join our team! This role will primarily support Power Production and is office-based with occasional requirements to travel to Power Production or energy delivery sites.
Key elements of this role include::

The Operations Analyst will participate in the deployment and support of processes and tools for field-based and Engineering resources across NS Power’s core Operating and engineering areas. Specifically:

• Work with Engineering, Operations and Operational Technology (OT) personnel to implement technology-based solutions to support the Planning, Maintenance and Operating activities, and the deployment of Maintenance Strategies for power production and energy delivery assets.
• Support the deployment and sustainment of Asset Management tools and processes for NS Power’s operational areas, including, but not limited to:
• Electronic Logbooks
• Digital Operator Rounds
• Digital Substation Checks
• Recommendation Management
• Preventative Maintenance Activities
• Productivity Initiative Activities
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities for digitization of information, strengthening of processes, and improving end-user experience through:
• regular engagement with Operations and Engineering personnel to solicit feedback and shape solutions
• preparation and delivery of training/materials as required to support the tools and processes
• application-level troubleshooting
• Steward and manage the quality of data and information in the supported systems including:
• Management of user access requests for supported applications and hardware
• Oversight of equipment hierarchy, asset classifications, criticality and other information
• Ensuring the completeness of information associated with preventative maintenance activities such that they can be effectively managed, and queried
• Ensure activities deployed through supported systems align with internal guidance documents and Regulatory requirements
• Support engineering activities (troubleshooting, root cause analysis, asset risk-profiling, etc.) through data retrieval and analysis
• Steward the relationship with the third-party service provider for the work management system to prioritize and implement fixes and enhancements
• Work with EAM OT team and NS Power IT teams to trouble-shoot resolve application and/or end-user challenges
• Report on program and process compliance, providing analysis and insights to Senior Leadership
• Be a steward of Asset Management processes and technologies
• Participate in EAM and AM Operations team and project meetings as required to execute and scope the work, and ensure continued alignment with corporate strategy

These skills will make you successful::

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution, Industrial Engineering Technology preferred, or equivalent experience
• Proficient computer utilization skills including MS Office Suite
• Experience working in a unionized industrial environment, with exposure to maintenance and/or work-planning processes considered an asset
• Asset Management or other process optimization certifications considered an asset
• Exposure to Operational Technologies and/or data (e.g., instrumentation, controls, SCADA) considered an asset
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage priorities
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills
• Class 5 Driver’s license
• As the successful candidate, you are a team player with strong interpersonal skills. You are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment.

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 November 19, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, 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, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans 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

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution, Industrial Engineering Technology preferred, or equivalent experience
• Proficient computer utilization skills including MS Office Suite
• Experience working in a unionized industrial environment, with exposure to maintenance and/or work-planning processes considered an asset
• Asset Management or other process optimization certifications considered an asset
• Exposure to Operational Technologies and/or data (e.g., instrumentation, controls, SCADA) considered an asset
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage priorities
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills
• Class 5 Driver’s license
• As the successful candidate, you are a team player with strong interpersonal skills. You are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment