Hydro Plant Control Room Operator: 12-Hour Shifts & Training

FirstLight Power; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Employee referral bonus

Volunteer time off

Charitable gift matching

Job summary

FirstLight Power in New Milford, CT, is seeking an experienced Station Control Room Operator Helper to join a 24-hour hydro plant team. This unionized position reports to the O&M Supervisor and supports safe, economical operation of the Rocky River Station.

The compensation ranges from $32.93 to $47.35 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings with company match, life and disability coverage, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in a plant operations role or related industry.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Takes initiative to progress/improve functions and equipment.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills.
• Self-starter with high level of initiative and independence; also excels in a team environment.
• Must have a valid, clean driver's license.
• Must be able to work a schedule based on 24-hour operations and work 12-hour shifts which will include weekends, holidays and evenings and be available to respond to plant emergencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Station Operator in the operation of plant equipment such as pumps valves, hydroelectric turbine generators, cooling water system equipment, lubricating oil system equipment, air compressors, and generator braking systems.
• Responsible for the proper operation of complex systems and equipment that can directly affect the safety and operation of the power plant.
• Perform inspection rounds of the plant; Recognize and report any equipment problems that jeopardize employee safety and plant operations to the Station Operator and Shift Supervisor; Record equipment operational data on plant logs.
• Investigate equipment problems and take the proper actions necessary to correct.
• Operate auxiliary equipment, hydroelectric turbine generators, pumps, manually operate system valves, and clean water and oil strainers.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including painting, as directed.
• Perform necessary housekeeping functions to maintain neat and clean conditions around plant equipment, buildings, and site to include outside sweeping of parking lot.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and nights.
• Available to work overtime when required for field support, outage support, training opportunities and during major events and shift coverage.
• Successfully learn and complete all steps of the established Hydro Operator Training progression program to become qualified as a Station Operator; Participate in and successfully complete other training programs as assigned.
• Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate plant equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS) at Rocky River Station; Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate the other hydroelectric plants remotely from the DCS.
• Follow plant operating procedures and closely follow and properly implement all instructions.
• Act as a team member with all FirstLight employees, displaying a positive attitude and professional, courteous behavior.
• Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Computer skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team player

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FirstLight Power in New Milford, CT, is seeking an experienced Station Control Room Operator Helper to join a 24-hour hydro plant team. This unionized position reports to the O&M Supervisor and supports safe, economical operation of the Rocky River Station.

The compensation ranges from $32.93 to $47.35 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings with company match, life and disability coverage, paid time off, and more.