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Regional Planner Jobs in Liverpool, NS at Nova Scotia Power
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Logistics:
Job Title:
Regional Planner
Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power – Meter, Inspection and Planning Services
Location:
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment:
Regular, Full-time – Onsite
Salary:
$48.88 per hour, as per the IBEW Collective Agreement
Closing Date:
April 17, 2024
Reference Number:
2024-2801
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Regional Planner to join our Meter, Inspection and Planning Services team in Liverpool. This position reports to the Planning Supervisor.
Key elements of this role include::
Reporting to the Planning Supervisor, 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.
These skills will make you successful::
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
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 …
Title: Regional Planner
Company: Nova Scotia Power
Location: Liverpool, NS
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