Building Space & Power Planner

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

Reporting to the Senior Capital Project Manager, the Building Space & Power Planner will be responsible for planning projects for Eastlink’s head ends, transport sites, and buildings nationally. The Building Space & Power Planner works in a team with other Facilities staff to provide reliable buildings systems and power growth that supports Eastlink’s network to meet capacity and operational requirements. The Building Space & Power Planner assesses the need for sustaining capital related to building systems and monitors the growth in building space, cabinet space and power.

Responsibilities:

Space & Power Allocation

• Monitor and forecast space and power capacity growth requirements;
• Allocate head end and transport floor space and cabinet space;
• Create and update head end floor plan CAD drawings and equipment rack elevation drawings.

Project Planning

• Determine building systems growth costs and initiate capital approvals;
• Plan head end equipment installs and power/HVAC upgrades;
• Develop project work plans, safety plans, equipment cutovers, schedules, and Gantt charts;
• Evaluate, select, and procure building system equipment from multiple equipment vendors.

Life Cycle Management

• Manage the life cycle of building systems (power plants, batteries, generators, HVAC, and building structure) so that their capacity and integrity are sustained throughout the life of the asset.
• Coordinate with other service planners and operation managers to ensure building infrastructure meet service and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Electrical trade or electrical technologist background;
• 5 + years’ experience in a maintenance position such as planner, coordinator and/or supervisor;
• CAD training and experience;
• Ability to access construction sites is a mandatory requirement;
• Ability to travel including a valid passport;
• Use of personal vehicle with paid mileage;
• Telecommunication experience is an asset.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems;
• Ability to articulate and present alternative solutions including assessment of technical advantages, risks, and associated costs;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Inquiring technical mind with self-motivation for continuing technical upgrading and development;
• Understanding of Engineering Economics;
• Ability to work in collaborative independent team environment.

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

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