Gas Turbine Operator Technician

The Opportunity

Company, Department : Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Combustion Turbines

Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment : Regular, Full-Time - On Site

Salary : $47.53 per hour, as per the NSPI / IBEW Collective Agreement

Closing Date : January 31, 2026

We are looking for a Gas Turbine Operator Technician to join our Power Production team. Reporting to the Combustion Turbines Superintendent, you will be responsible for performing routine mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation maintenance, operation and repair and troubleshooting on Pratt & Whitney, General Electric Gas Turbines and Auxiliaries within the Province.

As a Gas Turbine Operator Technician

• You will be responsible for performing routine mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation maintenance, repair and troubleshooting on Pratt & Whitney, General Electric Gas Turbines and Auxiliaries within the Province.
• You will work effectively as a member of the Gas Turbine Work Team and be capable of performing in a self-directed manner.
• You will be an integral member of Nova Scotia Power’s Team, working closely with the Energy Control Center, Regional Operations, other Power Generation groups, and various contractors and as well support all ISO 14001 processes and initiatives.
• You will be required to participate in a Standby 7-day rotation.
• Successful candidates will be assigned a starting Apprenticeship level based on experience and skill set.
• You will be temporarily assigned to other locations to assist other areas when required and will be expected to travel throughout the province.
• You will be responsible for personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations and Safe Work Practices.
• You will be required to participate in regulatory training and be willing to participate in on-the-job training or training programs that support the development of additional skills.
• It is the responsibility of the Gas Turbine Operator Technician to ensure that NSPI is in compliance with all NERC / NPCC reliability standards related to Power Production.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position. As such, the successful candidate must comply with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy which requires a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test in accordance with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Procedure.

These skills will make you successful

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below :

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and 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.

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are : making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

Apply by January 31, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and 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. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people : a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

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.

In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.

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 LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self‑identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

If you are selected for an interview and require specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.

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