Plant Operator

Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Learning budgets

Health benefits

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure seeks a Plant Operator for the Bear Creek Hydro Facility in Sechelt, BC. Reporting to the Lead Operator, you will operate turbines, monitor safety and environmental compliance, and perform routine maintenance to keep the plant running efficiently.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in hydro or related fields, an engineering or trades background, strong troubleshooting skills, and flexibility for extended on-site work.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years in hydro or related field.
• Education: engineering, skilled trades or related background.
• Key skills: interpret electrical, mechanical, civil schematics; strong troubleshooting.
• Time management: able to work with minimal supervision and for extended on-site periods.
• Health & safety: knowledge of safety programs and willingness to obtain required training.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant to keep turbine start/stop optimized and compliant with safety and environmental regs.
• Respond to incidents with the Lead Operator; troubleshoot routine and non-routine tasks; address outages and maintenance.
• Provide regular maintenance to mechanical, electrical, and civil systems per manuals and instructions.
• Maintain records, reports, procedures, safety plans, and logs; ensure accessibility of records.
• Liaise with BC Hydro, FLNRO and other agencies on operational issues.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Contractor coordination

Wilderness remote work

Education

Engineering background

Skilled trades

Electrical education/experience

Tools

MS Office

Plant control systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Plant Operator for an existing vacancy at the Bear Creek Hydro Facility in Sechelt, BC. Reporting to the Lead Operator, you will regularly attend site and work towards optimal plant generation. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a group of highly skilled and multidisciplinary operators while contributing to the delivery of green energy to the provincial transmission grid. If you have a can-do attitude, take pride and ownership in your work, and appreciate beautiful and diverse Canadian geographies, this role is for you. Accelerate your career growth and development in an environment that values continuous learning and recognizes you not only for what you can do today, but also for what you'll be capable of doing in the future.

What You Will Do

• Operation of the plant in an optimal manner, starting and stopping of the turbines as necessary, while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Respond in a timely and safe manner to any incidents that may occur at the facility, reporting to the Lead Operator as needed. Promptly address and/or troubleshoot routine and non-routine tasks, including any unplanned outages and/or maintenance.
• Provide regular and timely basic maintenance to the various equipment of the facility, as described in the relevant manuals, and according to any extra instruction. Regular maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting and repairs may be related to the following:
  • Mechanical systems, such as hydraulic power units, pneumatic compressors, back-up generators, and bearings.
  • Electrical systems, such as control panels, plant computers, UPS, and network equipment.
  • Vehicles and equipment used for transportation to and on the site.
  • Other equipment, such as tools, safety equipment, etc.
• Maintain operational records, including operations reports, procedures, safety plans, training trackers, and maintenance logs, while distributing records as required.
• Maintain plant grounds and roadways, including snow removal, vegetation control, grading, culvert maintenance, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, etc.) and other construction equipment as required to perform repairs, maintenance and/or cleaning of debris.
• Monitor dam infrastructure, spillways, and powerhouse systems to ensure proper functionality and safe operation.
• Operate substation and transmission lines.
• Keep the facility safe, clean, and presentable at all times.
• Supervise, provide for, and assist contractors hired to do work at the facility.
• Assist with procurement, pickup and delivery of facility components.
• Conduct oneself in a manner that maintains the Owner’s good standing with the public, government authorities, First Nations, and all other stakeholders.
• Liaise with BC Hydro, FLNRO and other agencies regarding operational issues.

What You Bring

• Experience: You have a minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience with demonstrated relevant or transferable experience. Previous experience in a hydro setting is an asset.
• Education: You have an education and background in engineering, skilled trades and/or a related field. Electrical education/experience is considered a strong asset.
• Key Skills: You are able to interpret electrical, mechanical, and civil schematics and possess strong analytic and troubleshooting skills for industrial type applications. You are comfortable with technology and computers and are proficient with Microsoft Office based programs (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.). You are a reliable self-starter with a willingness to learn and work as a contributing team member.
• Time Management: You are able to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision. You have flexibility for extended on-site stays during severe weather, periods of high debris removal, and flooding conditions and availability for on-call responses and/or emergencies 24/7/365.
• Health & Safety: You are knowledgeable about and have a strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental programs and protocols. You are comfortable in remote wilderness settings and possess or are willing to acquire and keep current all required safety training (e.g. first aid, boat safety, wildlife avoidance and outdoor survival skills, etc.). You are comfortable with and able to operate construction equipment and other motorized vehicles (e.g. boat).
• Other Requirements: You must be able to live and work in the Sechelt, BC area and possess a valid Class 5-driver’s license, with a clean abstract. You must possess the physical capability to effectively fulfill the tasks and responsibilities of the position.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

The expected base salary range for this position is $65,000–$80,000.

What We Offer

At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we’re "invested in our greatest asset, you". Our shared goals reflect what matters most to our people:

• Your community: we foster belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility. Enjoy social events, volunteering and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Our flexible work practices are designed to support work-life balance and provide employees with flexibility in where and how they work
• Your growth: we prioritize your development with meaningful work, continuous learning budgets, paid study days and support for professional designations.
• Recognizing you: your contributions are rewarded with competitive total compensation, retirement savings support, wellness credits, enhanced parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact [e-mail] if you require accommodation.

AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.