Operator - Hydroelectric Energy

Innergex; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Medical insurance from day one

Group retirement plan

Wellness account

EV incentive program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator to manage a hydroelectric facility with responsibilities for monitoring, maintenance and performance optimization.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years as an Electromechanic, a diploma in Electromechanics, and bilingual French/English collaboration with stakeholders. The position is based at Rivière Saint-Jean or Clarke City, QC, and involves 24/7 on-call availability for alarms and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as an Electromechanic or in electrical systems/automation.
• Diploma in Electromechanics or equivalent technical qualification.
• Good physical condition and flexibility.
• Proficiency with laptops and MS Office.
• SCADA knowledge is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English for cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Operate the hydroelectric facility as Plant Operator, monitoring and maintaining it.
• Optimize performance and power generation of the hydro facility.
• Conduct daily, monthly, and annual maintenance on equipment, buildings and site infrastructure.
• Respond to alarms and resolve issues to minimize downtime (24/7 on duty).
• Oversee and support contractors during maintenance and major projects.
• Serve as point of contact with municipal/government authorities and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and health, safety, environmental rules.
• Operate certain heavy equipment.

Skills

Electromechanic experience

SCADA knowledge

Bilingual French/English

Laptop & MS Office

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Education

Diploma in Electromechanics

Job description

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your day-to-day!

• Operate the hydroelectric facility as the Plant Operator, ensuring proper monitoring and maintenance.
• Optimize the performance and power generation of the hydroelectric facility.
• Perform daily, monthly, and annual maintenance and repair work on plant equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure.
• Investigate and respond to alarms generated by the hydroelectric facility, taking all necessary actions to resolve issues and minimize downtime (24/7 availability required while on duty).
• Oversee and support specialized contractors during maintenance activities and major projects.
• Serve as a point of contact with municipal and government authorities, stakeholders, and visitors to the facility, as required.
• Apply and ensure compliance with internal procedures, as well as health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations, by all employees and contractors under their responsibility.
• Operate certain heavy equipment.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Electromechanic, in electrical systems, automation, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Diploma in Electromechanics or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Good physical condition.
• Flexibility and versatility.
• Proficiency in using a laptop computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is required to ensure ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders outside Québec on a regular basis.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at Rivière Saint-Jean or Clarke City, QC.
• This position is an O3 level.

Our benefits!

• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season.
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions.
• Group retirement plans with employer participation.
• 100% Employer-funded Wellness Account.
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program.
• Career development opportunities.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.