Hydroelectric Plant Technician - Safe Ops & Reliability Pro

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy; Maine; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, FSA

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Career development & training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is seeking a Hydro Plant Technician to support daily plant operations, water intake systems, and safety compliance. You will start/stop units, inspect equipment, and maintain logs to ensure reliable electrical generation.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a power/industrial setting, a strong safety record, PLC/control experience, and the ability to coordinate contractors.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in a power plant or industrial setting.
• Unwavering commitment to safety for employees, contractors and the public.
• Experience with instrumentation and control systems; calibration of devices preferred.
• Ability to report downtime events promptly to the regional manager.
• Basic industrial maintenance knowledge and driving license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily plant and intake inspections.
• Start and stop generating units and auxiliary equipment per procedures.
• Perform safety inspections and monitor security systems; keep logs.
• Operate heavy equipment and a range of hand/power tools.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance for plant reliability.
• Work on rotating schedule to cover weekends/holidays.
• Assist in developing plant safety and JSA procedures.
• Respond to emergencies at all hours and coordinate contractors.
• Participate in company safety programs.

Skills

Power plant experience

Safety mindset

Instrumentation and control systems

Downtime reporting

Industrial maintenance basics

Valid driver’s license

MS Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate or degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Tools

PLC-based control systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Hand and power tools

Job description

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is seeking a Hydro Plant Technician to support daily plant operations, water intake systems, and safety compliance. You will start/stop units, inspect equipment, and maintain logs to ensure reliable electrical generation.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a power/industrial setting, a strong safety record, PLC/control experience, and the ability to coordinate contractors.