Electrical Technician, Substation Ops – On-Call & Growth

Emera Inc.; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Grow Your Career

Community Engagement & Care

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Nova Scotia Power is seeking a permanent Electrical Technician for its Substation Maintenance team in Stellarton. You will install, maintain, and repair substation equipment, including PLCs, relays and SCADA systems, and travel across Nova Scotia for reliability work.

The role requires a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Power) and at least three years of experience, with a focus on safety and collaborative teamwork. A valid NS driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Power Discipline) and eligibility for TechNova.
• Minimum of three years’ experience maintaining electrical equipment for substation ops.
• Proven problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain and repair electrical/electronic substation equipment on Transmission/Distribution systems.
• Assist with operation of NSP transmission system switching and isolation for maintenance.
• Travel across the province for maintenance, reliability and restoration work.
• Participate in regulatory training and on‑the‑job training as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and environmental programs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Tech

Power Discipline

3 years experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Industrial programming

Team player

Computer aptitude

SCADA

PLC programming

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Power Discipline)

Tools

PLC's

SCADA

Protection relays

Job description

Nova Scotia Power is seeking a permanent Electrical Technician for its Substation Maintenance team in Stellarton. You will install, maintain, and repair substation equipment, including PLCs, relays and SCADA systems, and travel across Nova Scotia for reliability work.

The role requires a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Power) and at least three years of experience, with a focus on safety and collaborative teamwork. A valid NS driver's license is essential.