Manager - Hydroelectric Energy (Millwright)
About The Position
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive. The Hydro Station Manager works in a small team environment to operate and maintain run of river hydroelectric facilities in accordance with Company and regulatory requirements. The Rutherford Creek power plant also serves as a hub for other nearby plants for the purposes of shipping and receiving, training and other centralized functions.
Requirements
- Relevant or equivalent training and experience to the role, experience as a Journeyman industrial Millwright or Industrial Mechanic is preferred;
- Possess a BC driver’s license in good standing, class 1 driver’s licence would be an asset;
- Training completed as a Red Seal Millwright or similar;
- Must be a “hands-on”, self-starter;
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and computer);
- Commitment to further education relevant to the role: Innergex provides formal and in-house training, as required;
- Experience with 4-wheel drives and snowmobiles is required;
- MS Office Suite;
- Experience with computer-based control applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hydro plant operations, an asset;
- Experience in heavy equipment operation, an asset;
- Experience in instrumentation, an asset;
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial, electrical, and electronic control systems and other related devices, an asset.
Responsibilities
- Operate the hydroelectric power plants by way of conducting and documenting all regular monitoring and maintenance;
- Carry out all actions required to optimize the output and production of the power plants;
- Participate in monitoring and execution of a Preventative Maintenance program for plants and facilities equipment including the electrical and mechanical testing and repair of equipment;
- Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings;
- Participate in the daily work planning and operations activities;
- Carry out all necessary actions for the troubleshooting and resolution of alarms generated by the hydroelectric power plants to minimize downtime (availability 24 hours a day) when on duty;
- Employees are required to take turns being on-call (standby) on a rotating schedule for emergencies and situations requiring immediate action related to production and/or security;
- Manage and/or assist any specialized contractors/consultants needed to perform maintenance and repairs at the power plants;
- Support regional plant operations for shipping and receiving;
- Assist and prepare the site for training activities;
- Provide support and coverage for the Miller Creek power plant when required;
- Participate in power line isolation for different facilities;
- Adhere to and implement the Occupational Health and Safety standards and Innergex.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Three weeks vacation to start
- 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions
- Group retirement plans with employer participation
- 100% Employer-funded Wellness Account
- Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
