Hydro Operator B
About The Position
A HYDRO OPERATOR B is in charge of a generating plant of total capacity under 100 MW. A Hydro Operator B is a qualified operator who is responsible for normally operating one (1) or more hydro plants in their area of responsibility. They shall be knowledgeable of the power plants, water impoundments, water conduits, and switching in their operating area, as prescribed by the Company. A Hydro Operator B will operate power plants and associated facilities, perform switching orders and tag clearances on equipment. This includes generators, turbines, penstocks, and other associated equipment. A Hydro Operator B will perform all duties assigned that are the normal duties on a hydro project within the classification and qualifications, including substation inspections, station and line switching, routine station check and servicing equipment as required, log maintenance, and for reporting activities to the responsible Hydro Control Operator. The Hydro Operator may perform maintenance on slip rings and commutators and replace brushes, not to exceed ten percent (10%) within a sixty (60) day period, and cleans electrical equipment during annual maintenance after it has been inspected by a Station Wireman. Upon completion of all required training, the employee will be paid at the Hydro Operator B (fully qualified) rate.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Operate one (1) or more hydro plants in their area of responsibility.
- Operate power plants and associated facilities.
- Perform switching orders and tag clearances on equipment, including generators, turbines, penstocks, and other associated equipment.
- Perform substation inspections.
- Perform station and line switching.
- Perform routine station checks and service equipment as required.
- Log maintenance and report activities to the responsible Hydro Control Operator.
- Perform maintenance on slip rings and commutators and replace brushes (not to exceed ten percent (10%) within a sixty (60) day period).
- Clean electrical equipment during annual maintenance after it has been inspected by a Station Wireman.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
