Hydro Plant Control Room Operator Assistant

FirstLight Power

Milford (CT)

On-site

USD 94,302,000 - 135,677,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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 benefit

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

FirstLight Power is hiring a Station Control Room Operator Helper in New Milford, CT. You will support the safe and economical operation of the Rocky River Station and learn to operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) for hydroelectric plants.

We offer a total compensation package with benefits and a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that includes holidays and weekends. The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude and a strong safety mindset.

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 including weekends, holidays and evenings and be available to respond to plant emergencies.

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 (including outside parking lot sweeping).
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.
Learn and complete all steps of the Hydro Operator Training progression to become qualified as a Station Operator; participate in other training programs as assigned.
Develop and attain the ability to operate plant equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS) at Rocky River Station; operate other hydroelectric plants remotely from the DCS.
Follow plant operating procedures and closely follow all instructions.
Act as a team member with all FirstLight employees, displaying a positive attitude and professional behavior.
Comply with all FirstLight policies and procedures.
Cary out other duties as assigned