Hydroelectric Power Technician, Operations
$62,379–$83,782 year
On-siteRowe, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Assist the remote operating center with day-to-day operating activities for the Bear Swamp Project by performing corrective maintenance repairs and general maintenance on hydro turbine/generator systems. Identify and operate station hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems while solving minor troubleshooting problems to improve unit availability and station uptime. Maintain basic inventory control on spare parts and equipment, monitor equipment quality issues from disassembly to commissioning, and ensure compliance with all operational, safety, and environmental policies. Adapt to changing situations, emergencies, and multiple priorities in an industrial environment involving exposure to moving parts, extreme climates, and work at heights. Requires a valid driver's license, ability to travel overnight, and knowledge of hydro generating units and AC power circuits.
Required Qualifications
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to learn and use Windows-based software, including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to learn and use PI Historian and IFS computer programs as applicable to the position
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must be willing and able to travel and stay overnight for employer business purposes such as training and corporate meetings
- Associate's degree in electrical engineering tech field or related field is preferred
- Knowledge of hydro generating units and AC power circuits
- Working experience related to power grid operations
- Experience with operation, repair, and maintenance of hydro turbine/generator systems and related equipment is preferred as follows: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic as well as minor troubleshooting
- High voltage transmission training and experience
- Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA safety standards
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