Hydro Plant Electrical Technician: Power Reliability Expert

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy; Mongaup (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Holiday PTO

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is seeking a Hydro Plant Technician (electrical focus) to oversee daily operation and maintenance of hydro facilities. You will monitor generating units, perform tests, and ensure safe, efficient energy production while maintaining logs and coordinating with dispatch.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills, familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Power plant or utility operations experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, operational discipline, and public stewardship.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; reading schematics.
• Experience with instrumentation and PLC/SCADA systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hydroelectric plants, dams, and equipment; document findings.
• Start, stop, monitor, and adjust generating units per procedures.
• Maintain logs, work orders, and downtime reports.
• Respond to alarms and outages; stabilize plant and protect personnel.
• Participate in rotating coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on generators, switchgear, and panels.
• Inspect and maintain PLC/SCADA equipment, sensors, and communications.
• Perform routine electrical, mechanical, and facility maintenance.
• Troubleshoot wiring, control, and instrumentation issues using drawings and data.
• Support outages and return-to-service activities; enforce LOTO and voltage checks.
• Conduct insulation testing on motors and cables as assigned.
• Assist in safety procedures and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Champion safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other collateral duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation

Schematics reading

Control circuits

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Additional technical training

Tools

PLC-based control systems

Calibration practices

Job description

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is seeking a Hydro Plant Technician (electrical focus) to oversee daily operation and maintenance of hydro facilities. You will monitor generating units, perform tests, and ensure safe, efficient energy production while maintaining logs and coordinating with dispatch.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills, familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, and a commitment to safety.