Hydro Plant Technician (electric focus)

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC • Glen Park, NY

1d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the Eagle Creek Hydro Operations team, the Hydro Plant Technician (electrical focus) is more than an operator of equipment, they are a steward of reliability, safety, and the communities that depend on the power we generate. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of hydroelectric facilities and water conveyance systems to deliver safe, efficient, and dependable energy production. Success demands operational discipline, technical curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to protecting people, the environment, and the long-term integrity of our assets for our stakeholders.

Requirements

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered where appropriate.
• Power plant, industrial, utility or military operations experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, operational discipline, and public stewardship.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including reading schematics and diagnosing control circuits.
• Experience with instrumentation, PLC based control systems, and calibration practices preferred.
• Electrical aptitude; interpreting P&IDs of electrical systems essential to hydro operations, such as generators, switchgear, relays, transformers, control panels, and PLC/SCADA systems.
• Ability to communicate operational issues and downtime events clearly and professionally.
• Working knowledge of industrial maintenance techniques preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational training or education in Engineering or Physical Sciences preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for operational communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hydroelectric plants, dams, and associated equipment; identify abnormal conditions and document findings.
• Start, stop, monitor, and adjust generating units and auxiliary systems in accordance with operating procedures and dispatch direction.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, work orders, and reports of equipment issues or downtime.
• Respond to alarms, outages, and other abnormal conditions; help stabilize the plant, protect personnel and equipment, and communicate status promptly.
• Participate in rotating coverage, including weekends, holiday, and off-hour response as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on generators, exciters, motors, motor controls, switchgear, transformers, batteries, relays, and control panels.
• Inspect, test, and maintain PLC/SCADA equipment, sensors, alarms, and communications systems; assist with calibration and repairs.
• Perform routine electrical, mechanical and facility maintenance. Use hand tools, power tools, and approved equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and instrumentation issues using drawings, schematics, test equipment, and operating data.
• Support planned outages, equipment testing, and return-to-service activities, including equipment isolation and verification; lockout/tagout (LOTO) and independently verify the absence of voltage before electrical maintenance.
• Perform insulation resistance testing (megger testing) on motors, cables, and other electrical equipment as assigned.
• Assist in developing safety procedures and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) that protect personnel and operations.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all activities.
• Perform other collateral duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match
• Competitive holiday & PTO schedule, including time off for community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED