Power Plant Techn. I (Shift) (Chemical Technician)

at  Nova Scotia Power

The Opportunity:
Job Description: Power Plant Technician I – Shift (Chemical Technician)
Location: Lingan, NS – On site
Closing Date: February 5, 2025
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power – Power Production – Lingan Generating Station
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time - On site
Salary: $47.82 per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking for a Power Plant Technician I - Shift (Chemical Technician) to join our Power Production team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Chemical & Environmental Supervisor, you will be responsible to perform all aspects of chemical and environmental operations within the plant.
Key elements of this role include::

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

• The preferred candidate would be a full-time employee recognized as a PPT I (Chemical Technician) by Nova Scotia Power.
• As a prerequisite, the candidate must possess either a Chemical Technologist or Environmental Technologist Diploma or a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or other relevant discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum three (3) years experience in a coal, oil or gas fired thermal generating station, process industry or equivalent industry is required.
• If no qualified Chemical Technicians apply, consideration will be given to those who qualify as Apprentice Chemical Technicians as described in the NSPI In-house Apprenticeship program

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 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, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan