Lead Hydroelectric Plant Technician
22 days ago
Watertown
Job DescriptionWhy Eagle Creek? • 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.What you’ll do:, • Qualify in and maintain qualifications for all facility-designated operating watch-standing positions., • Maintain security at the main powerhouse and at all outlying pump houses., • Observe and record facility parameters., • Identify any abnormal plant condition and taking the appropriate corrective actions when possible., • Remain in strict adherence to Dam Safety policies and procedures., • Start, stop, and control all physical plant assets utilizing both local and remote systems., • Safeguard the plant by complying with and enforcing all facility safety policies., • Maintain and enforce all local, state and federal environmental permits and regulatory requirements., • Coordinate and record all facility related events as appropriate., • Operate the plant in the most efficient manner possible without degrading plant equipment., • Comply with company standards, practices and policies., • Assist in developing and improving operational policies and procedures., • Maintain accurate logbook entries., • Provide accurate operational and maintenance records as required., • Perform basic electrical troubleshooting tasks and make repairs in a safe, timely manner., • Provide weekly production and outage report information., • Adequately manage contractor personnel in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness and to minimize costs., • Perform maintenance tasks as assigned., • Respond to all plant call-outs, when necessary., • Lead LOTO, confined space entry, safety orientation, and other needed safety and compliance documentation., • Supervise Operators and at times maintenance personnel., • Approve timecards, vacations, expense reports., • Lead smaller projects., • Lead maintenance and project safety kick off meetings., • Complete monthly safety and operational reporting., • Perform other collateral duties as assigned.What you’ll need:, • At least three 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.Physical Requirements:, • 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. gQbkSAu7oK