Hydro Plant Operator — Safe, Hands-On & Rotating Shifts

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy seeks a Power Plant Operator to support hydro plant operations and water intakes, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety. You will inspect, start/stop units, and maintain logs while coordinating with contractors and responding to issues around the clock.

The role requires practical plant experience, PLC/instrumentation familiarity, and a commitment to safety. A valid driver's license and a high school diploma are required; engineering or physical sciences

Qualifications

• Two years of related power plant or industrial experience preferred.
• Unwavering safety commitment for employees, contractors, and the public.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and instrumentation calibration preferred.
• Ability to document downtime events to regional management promptly.
• Basic industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite for business communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily plant and intake inspections.
• Start and stop generating units and auxiliaries per procedures.
• Perform safety inspections and monitor security systems with logs.
• Operate heavy equipment and tools including chain saws.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to support reliability.
• Cover weekend duty and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Develop plant safety and JSA procedures.
• Respond to calls any hour to address emergent issues.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors in their activities.
• Participate in company safety programs.

Skills

Two years experience

Safety mindset

PLC troubleshooting

Instrumentation & control

Downtime reporting

Industrial maintenance

Driver's license

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Engineering or Physical Sciences degree

Vocational certificate or degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Hand and power tools

PLC/Instrumentation tools

Job description

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy seeks a Power Plant Operator to support hydro plant operations and water intakes, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety. You will inspect, start/stop units, and maintain logs while coordinating with contractors and responding to issues around the clock.

The role requires practical plant experience, PLC/instrumentation familiarity, and a commitment to safety. A valid driver's license and a high school diploma are required; engineering or physical sciences