David Billard

Background

About David Billard

I am a Nerc System Operator qualified at the Reliability Coordinator (RC) level. During my time at Nova Scotia Power I have worked at all levels of the business. I started in the field as a Powerline Technician and eventually as a Lead Power Line Technician. I’ve worked both inside and outside the substations throughout the whole province and occasionally neighbouring provinces and states. From there I went to our control center as a Distribution Operator where I began a second career on other side of the system. This role was both challenging and exciting. After 3 years, I took an altogether different path and accepted the role of a Energy Operator. This was like starting over and none of my previous experiences proved to be a asset. Reflecting back, it was the best move I ever made; I gained a new drive that I haven’t felt since I became a Power Line Technician. I enjoyed this role and initially planned to finish my days at Nova Scotia Power as an Energy Operator. After spending 5 years as an Energy Operator, I wanted another challenge, and accepted a new role at Nova Scotia Power as a Transmission Operator. After two years it’s still very challenging and I’m still learning a lot. On a final note I would characterize myself as a jack of all trades. I am quite resourceful; if I didn’t know how to do something I would learn rather than not know. For example, I installed my own in ground pool and was my own general contractor of two of my house builds.