Hydroelectric Plant Technician (Riverbend)

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy; Franklin (NH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA and FSA options

401(k) match

Holiday and PTO

Zusammenfassung

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy in New Hampshire is seeking a Hydro Plant Technician to support daily plant operations and water intake systems, ensuring reliability and safety. You will start and stop units, perform inspections, and coordinate with contractors while maintaining logs and procedures.

This role requires a safety-first mindset, a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in industrial settings.

Qualifikationen

• Two or more years of experience in a power plant or industrial setting.
• Strong commitment to safety for employees, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and calibrate instrumentation.
• Effective downtime reporting to regional management.
• Experience with basic industrial maintenance techniques.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Education as stated; vocational or engineering/physical sciences preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for business communication.

Aufgaben

• Conduct daily plant and intake inspections.
• Start and stop generating units and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and monitor security systems with logs.
• Operate heavy equipment and hand/power tools.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to improve plant reliability.
• Work on rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Assist in developing plant safety procedures and JSA procedures.
• Respond to calls to emergent plant issues.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors.
• Participate in safety programs.

Kenntnisse

Safety compliance

PLC troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Heavy equipment operation

Communication/reporting

Driver's license

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate or degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PLC programming tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

The purpose of the Hydro Plant Technician is to support the overall operation of the hydro-electric power plant and the associated water intakes to maximize the reliability and efficiency of the electrical generating system. Safety being front of mind is paramount to our success, as is a strong commitment to environmental and regulatory compliance.

This position requires a standard 40 hour work week (8hrs Monday-Thursday, 4hrs on Fridays, 2hrs Saturday-Sunday) with the ability to respond to alarms at any time.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct daily plant and intake inspections.
• Start and stop the generating units and auxiliary equipment per established procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections and monitor security systems, keeping accurate logs and reports.
• Operate heavy equipment as well as an assortment of hand and power tools including chain saws.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance in support of the reliability of the plant.
• Work on a rotating schedule to cover weekend duty and holidays.
• Assist in developing plant safety procedures and JSA procedures.
• Respond to calls at all hours of the day to react to emergent plant issues.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors in the performance of their activities.
• Participate in any safety programs developed by the company.

What you’ll need:

• At least two years of related experience in a power plant or industrial setting highly preferred.
• An unwavering commitment to safety, both for ECRE employees and contractors and the public in general.
• Instrumentation and control system experience, including troubleshooting of PLC based control systems and general calibration of instrumentation devices preferred.
• Ability to communicate and report all downtime related events in a timely manner to the regional manager.
• Experience with basic industrial maintenance techniques preferred.
• The ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational certificate or degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, etc.) for use in business communication.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to:
  • The operation of hand and power tools and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Being able to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters.
  • Ability to work in hot, noisy, and dark environments, often alone and isolated.
  • Comfortability working at heights and around water.
  • Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection.
  • Reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level.
  • Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
  • Grip and manually manipulate, often in repetitive motion, items such as but not limited to hand tools and machine parts.
  • Read and identify labels, gauges, dials, and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties.
• Possess clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations and giving/receiving instructions over a radio.

Benefits

Eagle Creek offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees. Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match
• Competitive holiday & PTO schedule, including time off for community volunteering.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status, position, length of service, and applicable plan requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.