Hydro Technician

Hydro Power Technician - Northeast Operations

Work Location: Berlin, NH

Reporting to the Manager, Operations the Hydro Technician is required to conduct the safe, efficient and economical operation, monitoring and maintenance of Brookfield's hydroelectric generating stations and storages. The Hydro Technician is responsible for hands-on maintenance, repair and operation of turbine/generator systems, high voltage transmission and distribution, its related equipment, and minor troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of turbines and associated equipment at Hydro facilities
• Perform gate changes as instructed, and record and report gate changes once completed. During periods of significant run-off, duties will include the close monitoring and reporting of conditions and instrument readings and related data collection
• Safely perform station and dam operations; start and stop units as required
• Perform routine maintenance on company machinery and equipment
• Identify and repair station hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems, including analytical problem solving
• Work with and/or direct project contractors to repair identified maintenance/operational problems to improve unit availability and station uptime
• Monitor and report on equipment quality issues per factory requirements and company specifications from disassembly to commissioning
• Embrace the Brookfield safety culture
• Be available, as necessary, to work more than 5 days per week and for after hour "call-ins"

Requirements

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and demonstrate initiative
• Experience with hydro dam, and station operations and hydro turbine generating units is preferred
• Experience with the electrical repair and maintenance of hydro turbine/generator systems, industrial electrical systems and related equipment is preferred and includes: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic as well as PLC programming and troubleshooting skills and ability to perform related essential functions of the job; Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including MS Outlook
• Experience and applicable certificates for operating heavy equipment including cranes, manlifts, tractors are preferred
• DOT Class B License Preferred

Qualifications

• A two- or four-year degree in EET, Electrician certificate program
• Electrician or strong industrial electric experience preferred
• Knowledge of hydro station regulatory compliance and knowledge of related mechanical and electrical OSHA safety standards
• Troubleshooting skills and experience preferred

Hourly Rate: $30 - $38.00 per hour

Target Bonus: 5%

We offer a dynamic and professional work environment. All interested candidates should apply in confidence to Human Resources at: careersNA@brookfieldrenewable.com

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.