Hydro Operator Class B Station

Iberdrola • Plattsburgh, NY

37d • $49 - $50

About The Position

Under directive supervision responsible for the operation of Hydro Power Stations.

Requirements

• Should have at least three years' experience in Plant, Switchboard or Sub-station operation or equivalent in operating experience.
• Must have given satisfactory evidence that candidate possesses the necessary qualifications to perform all the duties needed for this job.
• Must be able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety based on detailed instructions. Equivalent to about 2 years of high school.
• Must have practical working knowledge of the construction, maintenance and operation of Hydro Turbines, Turbine Auxiliaries, Generators and Sub-station equipment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of Station Mechanical and Electrical Tagging and Operating Rules.
• Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, Pressure Method of Resuscitation on or off the ground, and able to render practical First Aid.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with rules for the protection of people working on or near electrical conductors and apparatus.
• Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.
• Strength adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
• Must be able to deal with the public in pleasant, tactful manner.
• Should have no aversion to working in solitary situations.
• Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule.
• Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Must be capable of making constructive recommendations as to new procedures and standards.
• Must be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates.
• As part of the job, >20% callout response is required.

Responsibilities

• Operation of Hydro Power Stations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees