Mechanical/Electrical Technician

Jobtailor

North Platte (NE)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in North Platte, NE seeks a skilled Hydro Plant Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot hydro turbines and SCADA systems. The role supports Water System Management and requires a strong focus on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has hydro plant operation or maintenance experience, SCADA/PLC know-how, and the ability to travel up to 25% with on-call availability. Utilities experience preferred.

Qualifications

Two-year associate degree in a technical discipline (electronics, electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical) and 3 years of experience in an industrial setting; or equivalent military training and 3 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical technician in an industrial setting
OR high school diploma/GED and either a minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical technician in an industrial setting, completion of a mechanical/electrical technician program, or other work experience/demonstrated performance indicating the required skills and ability
Mechanical, electrical and electronics experience preferred
Certified switching experience preferred
SCADA and control systems experience preferred
Hydro plant operation or maintenance experience preferred
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Must obtain certification in operation of the North Platte Hydro and associated systems
Must be a certified switchman or able to pass the switchman certification exam
Must recognize normal and potential hazards and problems before outages
Must participate in safety programs and maintain OSHA-compliant plants and equipment
Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional overnight work assignments
Ability to be on call 24 hours per day, except as pre-arranged
Ability to use computer-based systems including SAP

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain hydro turbines, generators, governors, and associated equipment
Locate and correct electrical and mechanical problems in hydro plants, hydraulic canal systems, irrigation canal systems, shops, and buildings
Design, purchase, build, install, troubleshoot, and tune PLC controllers for SCADA sites
Program graphics, install software, download alarm history, and manage internet/intranet system readings
Travel as necessary to support Water System/Renewable Energy team needs
Operate, maintain, install, repair, and inspect hydro turbines, generators, governors, exciters, switchgear, vibration monitoring equipment, trash removal systems, cranes, computer systems, backup generators, and cooling water pumps
Assist with equipment, parts, and hardware specifications, planning, and purchasing
Develop, maintain, repair, install, and program PLCs, SCADA systems, communication equipment, and RTUs
Calibrate transducers and transmitters measuring canal flows, elevations, reservoir elevations, and hydro discharges
Switch hydro plant and substation equipment out of service for emergency and scheduled inspections and maintenance
Hold clearance orders, identify hazards, prevent outages, and perform scheduled substation inspections
Participate in training to maintain mechanical/electrical technician qualifications and train others
Participate in safety programs and maintain clean, OSHA-compliant plants and equipment
Maintain and update equipment history, assist with blueprint updates, enter time, and make notifications through SAP
Keep Water System Management informed of customer needs, risks, and other concerns
Install, maintain, and repair canal gate operators, gearboxes, drive units, electric operators, structures, and related equipment
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Hydro Plant Maintenance

SCADA Systems Experience

PLC Programming

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Calibration of Transducers

Equipment Inspection

System Readings Management

Blueprint Updates

Emergency Maintenance

Education

Two-year associate degree or equivalent

High school diploma / GED + 5+ years experience

Tools

SCADA

PLC Controllers

SAP

Job description

Operate and maintain hydro turbines, generators, governors, and associated equipment
Locate and correct electrical and mechanical problems in hydro plants, hydraulic canal systems, irrigation canal systems, shops, and buildings
Design, purchase, build, install, troubleshoot, and tune PLC controllers for SCADA sites
Program graphics, install software, download alarm history, and manage internet/intranet system readings
Travel as necessary to support Water System/Renewable Energy team needs
Operate, maintain, install, repair, and inspect hydro turbines, generators, governors, exciters, switchgear, vibration monitoring equipment, trash removal systems, cranes, computer systems, backup generators, and cooling water pumps
Assist with equipment, parts, and hardware specifications, planning, and purchasing
Develop, maintain, repair, install, and program PLCs, SCADA systems, communication equipment, and RTUs
Calibrate transducers and transmitters measuring canal flows, elevations, reservoir elevations, and hydro discharges
Switch hydro plant and substation equipment out of service for emergency and scheduled inspections and maintenance
Hold clearance orders, identify hazards, prevent outages, and perform scheduled substation inspections
Participate in training to maintain mechanical/electrical technician qualifications and train others
Participate in safety programs and maintain clean, OSHA-compliant plants and equipment
Maintain and update equipment history, assist with blueprint updates, enter time, and make notifications through SAP
Keep Water System Management informed of customer needs, risks, and other concerns
Install, maintain, and repair canal gate operators, gearboxes, drive units, electric operators, structures, and related equipment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Two-year associate degree in a technical discipline (electronics, electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical) and 3 years of experience in an industrial setting; or equivalent military training and 3 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical technician in an industrial setting
OR high school diploma/GED and either a minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical technician in an industrial setting, completion of a mechanical/electrical technician program, or other work experience/demonstrated performance indicating the required skills and ability
Mechanical, electrical and electronics experience preferred
Certified switching experience preferred
SCADA and control systems experience preferred
Hydro plant operation or maintenance experience preferred
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Must obtain certification in operation of the North Platte Hydro and associated systems
Must be a certified switchman or able to pass the switchman certification exam
Must recognize normal and potential hazards and problems before outages
Must participate in safety programs and maintain OSHA-compliant plants and equipment
Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional overnight work assignments
Ability to be on call 24 hours per day, except as pre-arranged
Ability to use computer-based systems including SAP

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting hydro turbines, generators, and SCADA systems, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective communication with the Water System Management team.

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