Company, Department : Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Lingan Generating Station

Location : Lingan, NS

Type of Employment : Temporary, Full-time - On - site

Salary : $40.38per hour, as per the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement

Closing Date : Open until filled

Number of Positions : 5

Note : This is a term position with an expected to last 9 months.

We are currently looking to fill 5 positions for an Auxiliary Power Engineer (Term) to join our Power Production team in a temporary position. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for all aspects of the safe and cost-effective operation of the high-pressure boiler turbine unit(s) and all associated auxiliary equipment.

Key elements of this role include:

- You must be able to work effectively as a member of the Power Production Operations Team and be capable of functioning in a planned work setting.
- You will be required to participate in competency-based training, regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
- You will work on an as required basis within the confines of the NSPI/IBEW Collective Agreement.
- You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
- You will be responsible for solid environmental performance of the plant and support all ISO 14001 processes and initiatives. We encourage that you participate as a member of the Emergency Response.
- You may be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
- It is the responsibility of the Auxiliary Power Engineer to ensure that NSPI is in compliance with all NERC/NPCC reliability standards related to Power Production.
- Your primary residence must be located within 60 minutes of headquarters, and you may be required to respond to call-outs.

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.

These skills will make you successful:

- A 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate and a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Power Engineer in a generating station or industry with similar processes are required.
- You will be required to demonstrate acceptable color vision for operation of control monitoring equipment.
- You have proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments.
- You must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong computer aptitude and the ability to deal with multiple tasks and demands.
- If no qualified candidates apply, applicants who possess a 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate will be considered as Power Engineer Apprentices.
- As a registered apprentice, you will be responsible to complete all papers and skills required to successfully obtain your 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate within a specific time frame.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

- Must be able to lift 10-25 lbs. from the floor to overhead on an occasional basis and carry 50 lbs. with two hands.
- Able to push and pull 95 lbs. with whole body strength and 145 lbs. using upper body strength on a minimal basis Perform tasks using a range of grip strength frequently and perform static reaching from waist level on a frequent basis and from laterally to overhead on an occasional basis.
- Perform bending, stooping, kneeling, and forward flexional movements on a minimal basis.
- Perform squatting, crouching, neck rotation, neck extension and finger dexterity occasionally.
- Possess the ability use side neck flexion, stand, and climb ladders and stairs frequently while walking constantly.
- Must be able to sit constantly, using frequent finger dexterity while using minimal grip strength.
- Perform frequent static reaching at waist level and occasional reaching from below the wai

📌 Auxiliary Power Engineer (Lingan)
🏢 Emera
📍 Lingan