Regional Planner (Term)

• You will effectively plan and coordinate 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.
• You 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.
• You must be flexible and be willing to work throughout the 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.

• 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 years of transmission and distribution design experience.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Familiarity with field planning software used in the design and construction of overhead electric utility distribution systems would be of benefit.
• The successful applicant must be adaptable to change and a self-motivated individual who is committed to optimizing their daily work.
• The successful applicant must possess excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• You have previous project management experience handling multiple priorities in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment and are able to effectively utilize your strong administration, organizational, coordination, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of NSPI territory operations, joint use contracts, traffic control, backhoe and outside contracts is desirable, as is experience with utility distribution equipment, telecommunication equipment and/or underground equipment.
• 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.
• If no qualified applicants apply, there may be consideration for an Apprenticeship Program: Applicants who have successfully completed a two-year Electrical Technologist program (or equivalent training and experience) may be considered for the Regional Planner Apprenticeship program.

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