Hydroelectric Plant Technician (Riverbend)

• A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
• Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart.
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

• Conduct daily plant and intake inspections.
• Start and stop the generating units and auxiliary equipment per established procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections and monitor security systems, keeping accurate logs and reports.
• Operate heavy equipment as well as an assortment of hand and power tools including chain saws.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance in support of the reliability of the plant.
• Work on a rotating schedule to cover weekend duty and holidays.
• Assist in developing plant safety procedures and JSA procedures.
• Respond to calls at all hours of the day to react to emergent plant issues.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors in the performance of their activities.
• Participate in any safety programs developed by the company.

• At least two years of related experience in a power plant or industrial setting highly preferred.
• An unwavering commitment to safety, both for ECRE employees and contractors and the public in general.
• Instrumentation and control system experience, including troubleshooting of PLC based control systems and general calibration of instrumentation devices preferred.
• Ability to communicate and report all downtime related events in a timely manner to the regional manager.
• Experience with basic industrial maintenance techniques preferred.
• The ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational certificate or degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, etc.) for use in business communication.

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to:
  • The operation of hand and power tools and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Being able to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters.
  • Ability to work in hot, noisy, and dark environments, often alone and isolated.
  • Comfortability working at heights and around water.
  • Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection.
  • Reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level.
  • Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
  • Grip and manually manipulate, often in repetitive motion, items such as but not limited to hand tools and machine parts.
  • Read and identify labels, gauges, dials, and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties.
• Possess clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations and giving/receiving instructions over a radio.

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