Tradeshelper

Job Description

Job title: Tradeshelper

Company: NTPC

Job description: OverviewThis position is located in Fort Simpson, NTThe Tradeshelper assist Mechanics, Electricians and Power Linepersons in the day to day operation and maintenance of all buildings and equipment, as well as, assist and perform Plant Superintendent duties that are involved in operations of diesel power plants in the Thermal region.Responsibilities

• Always work safely, adhere to all aspects of the NTPC Health & Safety and Environmental programs, comply with all rules & regulations, and continually practice health & safety while performing any duties.
• Assists Plant Superintendents with routine day to day operational duties, also will be required to work in remote plants to do day to day operational duties. This may include after hours on call duties responding to outages and emergency event. This requires staying within cell phone coverage of the community.
• Assists Mechanics and Electricians with routine maintenance duties of the plant such as oil changes, cooling/heating systems, fuel systems, alarm systems, cranes, welders and other equipment used in the daily operations of the plant.
• Assists with shipping and receiving of materials as required to the remote communities.
• Assists with the maintenance of buildings, shops, yards and engines as well as keeping in a clean and orderly condition. Assists with the maintenance of vehicles and keeps in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assists Power Linepersons in the routine maintenance of substations, transmission and distribution lines. Performs routine meter reads, and acts as grounds person as required.

Working conditions may include exposure to certain risks, including working at heights using ladders, scaffolds, climbing poles or on top of steel tanks.Will require driving to or flying to area plants and substations. * Other duties as required.Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) with at least one or more years of relevant electrical, mechanical, powerline technician, millwright, power engineering, parts technician or heavy equipment operation experience in an industrial setting. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Manual dexterity and knowledge of mechanic, electrical and line tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and freight documents.
• Ability to drive/maintain vehicles.
• Class 5 driver’s license (or higher).
• Ability to work constructively with others in a team environment.
• Satisfactory criminal record check required.

Salary for this position ranges from $35.21/hr – $42.81/hr. plus approximately $6,184 in location allowance per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. Relocation assistance may be provided. This position is located in Fort Simpson, NT — this is not a rotational/fly-in position.Affirmative Action Employer – Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.PC4150

Location: Fort Simpson, NT

Job date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:07:12 GMT