Station Control Room Operator Helper

FirstLight Power•New Milford, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montréal, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America. FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec. In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and Hydromega. We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions. We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it! We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply. This is a unionized position within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The Station Control Room Operator Helper reports to the O&M Supervisor and is responsible for performing duties associated with the safe and economic operation of the Rocky River Station, providing technical and operational support for the assets, handling inspections and maintaining safety protocols. Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight’s continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow. The compensation for this position falls between $32.93 and $47.35 per hour. The final compensation offered will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of relevant experience, industry-specific experience, relevant education/certifications and geographic location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of experience in a plant operations role or related industry
Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Takes initiative to progress/improve functions and equipment
Proficient computer skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills
Self-starter with high level of initiative and independence; also excels in a team environment
Must have a valid, clean driver’s license
Must be able to work a schedule based on 24-hour operations and work 12-hour shifts which will include weekends, holidays and evenings and be available to respond to plant emergencies as required

Responsibilities

Assist the Station Operator in the operation of plant equipment such as pumps valves, hydroelectric turbine generators, cooling water system equipment, lubricating oil system equipment, air compressors, and generator braking systems
Responsible for the proper operation of complex systems and equipment that can directly affect the safety and operation of the power plant
Perform inspection rounds of the plant; Recognize and report any equipment problems that jeopardize employee safety and plant operations to the Station Operator and Shift Supervisor; Record equipment operational data on plant logs
Investigate equipment problems and take the proper actions necessary to correct
Operate auxiliary equipment, hydroelectric turbine generators, pumps, manually operate system valves, and clean water and oil strainers
Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including painting, as directed
Perform necessary housekeeping functions to maintain neat and clean conditions around plant equipment, buildings, and siteto include outside sweeping of parking lot
Work a12-hour rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and nights
Available to work overtime when required for field support, outage support, training opportunities and during major events and shift coverage
Successfully learn and complete all steps of the established Hydro Operator Training progression program to become qualified as a Station Operator; Participate in and successfully complete other training programs as assigned
Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate plant equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS) at Rocky River Station; Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate the other hydroelectric plants remotely from the DCS
Follow plant operating procedures and closely follow and properly implement all instructions
Act as a team member with all FirstLight employees, displaying a positive attitude and professional, courteous behavior
Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures
Carries out other duties as assigned