Hydroelectric Power Technician, Maintenance

Primary Purpose:

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Hydroelectric Power Maintenance Technician is responsible for hands on troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and operation of hydro turbine/generator systems, high voltage transmission, and related equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Practice safe work habits and follow Employer safety policies and procedures. Immediately identify hazardous conditions and/or act upon incorrect procedures when witnessed and, if necessary, stop the work or procedure.

2. Practice sound, approved environmental principles and follow Employer environmental policies and procedures. Immediately act upon incorrect procedures when witnessed and, if necessary, stop the work or procedure.

3. Follow approved Employer security policies and procedures.

4. Perform duties to ensure compliance with all operational requirements and procedures.

5. Identify and repair, as necessary, station hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems including analytical problem solving/minor troubleshooting.

6. Work harmoniously with contracted maintenance personnel in performance of operation, construction, and maintenance projects consistent with provisions within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

7. Maintain basic inventory control on spare parts and equipment.

8. Be available, as necessary, for after hour "call ins" as per a rotating "on call" schedule.

9. Monitor and report on equipment quality issues per factory requirements and employer specifications from disassembly to commissioning.

10. Act as a Hydroelectric Power Technician-Operator to temporarily fill vacancies first on a voluntary basis or second by inverse order of seniority among qualified employees for a mutually agreed upon timeframe

11. Utilize corporate enterprise resource program (IFS) to perform various business duties as assigned, such as:

• Identify equipment issues and create IFS fault reports for screening and scheduling
• Document as found /as left conditions, repair notes, and post maintenance testing on corrective & preventive maintenance IFS work orders
• Time Entry
• Travel Expense Entry

12. Ship and Receive equipment

13. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights when scheduled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Environment may include exposure to moving/mechanical parts, extreme or inclement outdoor climates, enclosed and underground areas, work at heights, or noise levels and atmosphere consistent with industrial environments. Must meet physical demand requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations, consistent with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Qualifications:

1. Two- or four-year degree in E.E. or E.E.T. or related field experience.

2. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be willing and able to travel and stay overnight for Employer business purposes such as training, corporate meetings.

3. Experience with repair and maintenance of hydro turbine/generator systems and related equipment is preferred as follows: electrical (including PLC's), mechanical, hydraulic, and the ability to perform related essential functions of the job.

4. High voltage transmission training and experience.

5. Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, civil, and mechanical drawings & schematics.

6. Coherent oral and legible written communication skills in English.

7. Ability to learn and use Windows-based software, including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

8. Ability to learn and use PI Historian and IFS computer programs as applicable to the position.

9. Knowledge of applicable mechanical and electrical standards such as OSHA, NFPA, National Electric Safety Code, and ASME Industry Standards.

10. Possess mechanical ability to disassemble and assemble complex machinery.

11. High voltage transmission training and experience.

12. Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings and schematics.

13. Knowledge of applicable OSHA safety standards.

Pay: $40.28 - $44.96 per hour, per the CBA