Safety and Work Methods Advisor

Do you have what it takes to help keep the lights on for our customers in communities across the province? Then joining the Newfoundland Power team could be part of your next adventure…

Who We Are

At Newfoundland Power, we're passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Our roots in Newfoundland and Labrador go back 140 years. Today, we're part of Fortis Inc., a leader in the regulated gas and electric utility industry in North America. We are proud to employ over 650 talented people who are among the best in the industry.

We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. Together, we strive to create an environment which is free of discriminatory barriers, where everyone is treated respectfully and equitably so they can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: People, Safety, Service, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We believe in going above and beyond to serve our customers and giving back to the place we call home is a longstanding tradition held by our employees. This could be the opportunity for you to continue to grow and develop your career.

The Opportunity

As a valued member of the Safety Team reporting to the Manager of Safety, the Safety and Work Methods Advisor is responsible for the following:

• Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of all required corporate safety programs including those associated with the company's ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System.
• Monitors regulatory compliance and due diligence related to OH&S legislation and associated regulations and standards.
• Establishes safety standards, safe work methods, procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Assists with the development and delivery of training programs corporate wide.
• Actively coaching and supporting employees and supervisors to achieve compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• Responsible to conduct workplace risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and work observations.
• Provides expertise to supervisors during event analysis and learning and to support the development of strategies to prevent injuries or illness in the workplace.
• Supports and contributes to work methods initiatives (e.g. contributing feedback to continuously improve operating procedures, supporting the monitoring of compliance with safe work methods and procedures, etc.).
• Lead/participate in safety codes development, communication coaching and interpretation.
• Provide consultative services to leadership with respect to OHS responsibilities.
• Promote and exemplify the safety culture at Newfoundland Power.
• Represent Newfoundland Power on various external OHS organizations/boards/committees.

Your qualifications include:

• Powerline Technician (Red Seal certificate), Industrial or Commercial Electrician, Millwright or Electrical Engineering Technologist.
• A minimum of 5 years' work experience in utility operations.
• CRSP designation would be an asset.
• Travel (including overnight) with short notice to respond to urgent safety concerns may be required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Holding and maintaining a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• Being a highly motivated team player with a strong commitment to safety and customer service.
• An excellent work ethic, and effective interpersonal skills.

Office location for this position is flexible and will be determined based on the candidate pool and available office space.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please Apply or visit us online at https://careers.newfoundlandpower.com.

In support of our DEI commitment and to help us to confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers, we invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. More information on this process is provided within our job application tool.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation for any reason during the interview process, please let us know what you need, and it will be kept in confidence. For any questions, please contact [email protected].