Operator - Hydroelectric Energy
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.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Training completed as a Red Seal Millwright or Similar.
- Relevant or equivalent training and experience to the role, experience as a Journeyman industrial Millwright is preferred.
- Possess a BC driver’s license in good standing as well as a general appreciation for outdoors.
- Experience with 4-wheel drives and snowmobiles is required (Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s licence, Level 3 crane operator an asset).
- Must be a “hands-on”, self-starter.
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and computer).
- Comfortable in spending many consecutives days in remote camp location.
- Commitment to further education relevant to the role: Innergex provides formal and in-house training, as required.
- Staying in Camp on an 8 days in 6 days out schedule.
- Traveling in and out of site via forest service roads.
- Combination of indoor hydro facility, outdoor and office work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in instrumentation, an asset.
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems and other related devices, an asset.
- Experience with hydro plant operations, an asset.
- Experience with welding and fabrication, an asset.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor hydroelectric power generation systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operation through routine inspections, performance tracking, and accurate documentation of all operational and maintenance activities.
- Participate in the set-up and monitoring of a Preventative Maintenance program for plants and facilities equipment including the mechanical testing and repair of equipment.
- Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings.
- 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.
- Manage and/or assist any specialized contractors needed to perform maintenance and repairs at the power plants.
- Participate in the daily work planning and operations activities.
- Assist in the management of overflow camp facilities for contractors and visitors.
- Adhere to and implement the Occupational Health and Safety standards and Innergex.
- Adhere to a variable work scheduled and reside at the Innergex residence while at the facility.
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.
- 100% employer funded wellness account.
- Group retirement plans with employer participation.
- Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
