Job Title: Sr. ADMS Technician
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power T&D Operating Systems.
Location: Ragged Lake - Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular Full Time
Closing Date: May 30th, 2023
Reference Number: 11261

At Nova Scotia Power, we’re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It’s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 30th, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a Sr. ADMS Technician to join our T&D Operating Systems team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Sr. SCADA/DMS Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the distribution grid in the ADMS model for outage prediction. You will perform daily QA model builds, correct model build issues, facilitate scheduled tasks and procedures, and mentor junior GIS team members. You will also provide on-call support to DCC System Operators and ensure the stability of ADMS operations during adverse weather conditions. You must possess proficiency and knowledge of ADMS and GIS applications.

As a Sr. ADMS Technician you will:

• Daily QA model builds: Ensuring accurate representation of the energized state of the distribution grid in the ADMS model for outage prediction.
• Model build corrections: Addressing and rectifying issues identified by planners and DCC in a timely manner.
• Model builds for planned work and switching procedures: Facilitating and supporting scheduled tasks and procedures within the distribution grid.
• Mentoring junior GIS team members: Providing guidance and expertise to help develop and strengthen the skill sets of our junior team members.
• ADMS DCC System Operator support: Serving as a trusted resource for DCC System Operators and providing on-call support as needed.
• ADMS support during storms: Ensuring the stability and reliability of our ADMS operations during adverse weather conditions.
• Supporting ADMS upgrades and capital projects: Collaborating on integrations that impact ADMS and providing necessary expertise to ensure successful project completion.
• After-hours support for ADMS: Providing critical off-hours assistance to ensure the smooth functioning of our ADMS operations.
• Represents Nova Scotia Power (NSP) to internal and external customers to facilitate project information exchange beneficial to NSP’s operations.

What skills will make you successful?
You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Graduation from a Community College with a GIS certificate and/or an advanced diploma in GIS.
• Experience with geographic information systems and a good understanding and knowledge of electric utility distribution feeder systems is required. The ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience in this area.
• The successful candidate must be proficient working with ESRI GIS software suite including enterprise geodatabases, ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills are required.
• Project Management skills would be considered an asset.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license.
• A working knowledge of IT infrastructure support is considered an asset.
• The candidate understands the dynamic nature of an operational role and can prioritize and manage work accordingly.
• The candidate possesses strong oral and written communication skills and a commitment to customer service to internal and external customers. The role includes a rotating on-call requirement for after-hours support.
• Experience with the Schneider Electric ADMS system is considered an asset.
• You must possess a valid driver´s license.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will endeavor to cultivate innovation, embrace change, think strategically, and exercise sound judgement.

Why join our team?

Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don’t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a Job Alert to learn about future opportunities!