Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, and control system equipment, in water and wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater pumping stations, valve chambers, water booster stations, CSO chambers, reservoirs, and all other facilities operated by Halifax Water.
- Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of arc flash and electrical safety. Complete electrical equipment lockout tagout for personal and group work activities. Verify energy isolation of electrical systems for personal and others’ safety.
- Perform general care, maintenance, and safe operation of assigned equipment, vehicle, PPE, and tools.
- Utilize work management software for daily task tracking, scheduling, and time allocation. Complete tasks as assigned and maintain documentation for work history.
- Read, interpret, and red line electrical drawings.
- Utilize and follow Canadian Electrical Code, NSPI Bulletins, and best practices.
- Assist in the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical malfunctions and failures. Provide and implement remediation measures.
- Recommend preventative electrical measures, as needed, for future planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Identify electrical equipment at high risk of failure and notify Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor.
- Provide short-term and long-term electrical solutions to maintain function of operational infrastructure.
- Work on electrical systems that operate at low and high voltages, up to and including 4160V.
- Perform installations, inspections, sequence of operations, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all electrical and control systems infrastructure operated by Halifax Water. Electrical equipment including but not limited to, conductors, cables, conduits, control panels, motor control centers, motor control equipment, electric motors, over current devices, power distribution, service entrances, backup generators, transfer switches, transformers, grounding systems, analog and discrete instrumentation, control devices, facility lighting/heating/ventilation/cooling systems, and misc. electrical equipment.
- Responsible for performing rotational standby duty, including after-hours work, unplanned and emergency responses, as per operational requirements.
- Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
- Reports to: Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Grade twelve or the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) equivalent.
- Must be a licensed Industrial Electrician with a certificate of qualification in an Industrial Electrician trade issued under the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act.
Experience:
- One year of experience as a journeyman industrial or construction electrician in an industrial setting.
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial power systems.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
- A current certificate of qualification as an Industrial or Construction Electrician issued under the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. Equivalency may be considered.
- Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
- Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
- First Aid
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Formerly WHMIS)
- Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements
- Work as a team member and independently, with or without direct supervision.
- Work with other staff and contractors, as required, to maintain operational requirements.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to undertake further training on equipment installed in Halifax Water facilities.
- Strong understanding, knowledge, and troubleshooting ability of industrial power distribution systems, controls, backup generators, and automation technology.
- Perform duties with use of ladders, scaffolding, and mobile elevated work platforms. Be able to work at heights, confined spaces, excavation sites, and hazardous locations.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and carry 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment functions, such as pumps, compressors/blowers, motors, gear boxes, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and valves.
- Knowledge and ability to apply Canadian Electrical Code and best practices.
- Understanding hazardous and explosion proof systems is a plus.
- Ability to use power tools, including but not limited to, grinder, drill, conduit threader, multimeter, insulation tester (meggar), hammer drill, coring drill, reciprocating saw, band saw, circular saw, crimper, hole punch, hoists.
Applicants who applied previously for this competition do not need to reapply.
Completed resumes and cover letters or application forms [PDF], stating Competition #HW25-84E must be received by 12:00 p.m., May 22, 2025. Please forward to:
- Halifax Water
HR Department
P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
Halifax, NS
B3K 5M1
Fax
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902-490-6934
Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Conditional Items Required for Employment:
- Satisfactory background check
- Satisfactory pre-employment testing
Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.
Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.