Hydro Plant Maintenance Operator

WEC Business Services LLC; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Wisconsin River Power Company in Necedah, Wisconsin, seeks a Maintenance Operator - Maintenance Mechanic to help operate hydroelectric sites with emphasis on mechanical maintenance. The role offers growth opportunities and requires working across outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent, valid driver's license and CDL within 6 months, welding/certification, and CPR or ability to obtain. Position is represented by Local No. 1147.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in industrial mechanics or related field.
• Valid Driver's License; CDL within 6 months and remain valid.
• AWS welding certification and forklift/lift truck certification.
• Confined space entry and fall arrest protection training or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Residence within 45 minutes of the WRPCO Petenwell site or willing to relocate within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable electricity production and safe operation of generators, equipment, grounds and dams.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hydroelectric systems.
• Operate hydroelectric facilities and maintain channel markers, buoys, docks.
• Inspect powerhouses, dikes, dams and substations; maintain equipment to design specs.
• Assist in on-the-job training of other Maintenance Operators.
• Work cooperatively under direction and without direct supervision.

Education

Associate Degree in industrial mechanics/instrumentation/power technology or power repair

Tools

AWS welding certified

forklift certified

lift truck certified

confined space entry

fall arrest protection

CPR certification

CDL (within 6 months)

Job description

Wisconsin River Power Company in Necedah, Wisconsin, seeks a Maintenance Operator - Maintenance Mechanic to help operate hydroelectric sites with emphasis on mechanical maintenance. The role offers growth opportunities and requires working across outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent, valid driver's license and CDL within 6 months, welding/certification, and CPR or ability to obtain. Position is represented by Local No. 1147.