Hydro Operator
About The Position
The Hydro Operator is responsible for monitoring and assessing the performance of the Hydro Facility through daily checks and annual operating reviews. This includes managing production, corrective, and preventative maintenance programs. The role involves performing daily operations and maintenance duties, responding to operational upsets, and maintaining facility equipment and grounds. A key aspect of the role is carrying out hydrometric monitoring, collecting various types of data, and ensuring operational compliance. The Hydro Operator will also work with external stakeholders, BluEarth staff, and service providers to maintain equipment and ensure environmental responsibilities are met. Reporting on Health, Safety, Environment, budget, production, and other performance measures is also a critical function. The position requires upholding all company policies and values, enhancing the company's image and reputation, and performing other duties as required.
Requirements
- Minimum five years operations experience
- Previous electrical wiring skills required
- Previous mechanical experience and ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
- Capable of identifying and addressing problems effectively, proactively, and respectfully in order to achieve objectives of BluEarth
- Ability to understand technical issues and how they relate to the business
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and reschedule priorities as needed
- Excellent coordination skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing support to multiple concurrent projects
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with business related software packages
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office product such as Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Physically capable of working safely in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather
- Physically capable of lifting and maneuvering items up to 50lbs
- Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, including Urine Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman Electrician or Millwright certification would be asset but not required
- Other equivalent and directly related trade certifications will be considered
- Previous run-of-river hydro facility operations experience would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess the performance of the Hydro Facility, through day-to-day checks and through annual operating reviews, including production, corrective, and preventative maintenance programs
- Perform daily O&M duties and inspections to maintain facility equipment and grounds, reports, and assist with correcting any deficiencies
- Respond to operational upsets of every nature in a timely fashion
- Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to teamwork, creativity, and positive morale
- Carry out hydrometric monitoring through the collection of hydrometric, water quality, and meteorological data
- Maintain close working and harmonious relationships with all external stakeholders
- Work with BluEarth staff and service providers to maintain various stream gauges and keeping them up to appropriate standards, downloading, analyzing and compiling data to ensure operational compliance
- Ensure all environmental responsibilities are adhered to on a proactive basis by working closely with conservation authorities, and all applicable government agencies, as required by the site-specific approvals, using the regulatory group to support you in this
- Submit any required reports on Health Safety & Environment, budget, production, availability, and other performance measures currently in place and to be developed
- Uphold all aspects of BluEarth’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BluEarth’s activities are minimized and/or avoided
- Uphold BluEarth’s values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company
- Other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
