Hydro Operator Electrician III (Union Position)

PIC Companies•Manchester, NH

39d

About The Position

The Hydro Operator Electrician III will work across multiple power plants in the New Hampshire region installing, testing, and troubleshooting medium voltage (34.5kV and below) and station service electrical equipment such as motors, and motor controls, switchgear, transformers, voltage regulators, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting power supplies, electrical cranes, and battery support systems. The Hydro Operator Electrician III will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and managing overhauls for such equipment.

Requirements

Ability to use electrical test equipment such as DMM, meggers, and multi process calibration equipment.
Strong knowledge in electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques.
Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft office suite, maintenance data systems such as Fiix or IFS.
Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
Must be able to travel with the state of New Hampshire as assigned. Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Safety driven.
An associate degree in an electrical field or equivalent field experience required.
5+ years' experience with at least 2 years of related field experience required.

Nice To Haves

Operational power plant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs, assesses, maintains, troubleshoots, and overhauls medium voltage power plant generation and auxiliary electrical equipment.
Gains technical information from electrical schematics, vendors information, and codes.
Performs current, voltage and power calculations, as necessary.
Working with the power plant instrumentation and controls (I&C) equipment to calibrate plant related instrumentation and use test equipment associated with the power plant.
Initiate reports and records associated with the electrical systems of the plant.
Document all work and reports, as necessary.
Conduct plant daily/weekly plant rounds.
Assisted with flashboard maintenance, as necessary.
Will support operations and maintenance activities as needed.
Coordinate with plant staff in the coordination of all maintenance activities.
Evaluate equipment failures and for methods of procedures to prevent reoccurrence.
Balance of plant operations determined by supervisor.