Hydro I&C Tech I, II, III - Jocasse

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Perform monitoring, testing, maintenance/performance checks, calibration of mechanical, pneumatic and electronic systems.
• Take/give instruction on operating units locally or remotely in accordance to PU&A policies.
• Operate test equipment such as voltmeter, Hart Communicator, GE/Fanuc Hand Held Monitor, RTD Tester, Specific Battery Tester, pressure gauges, voltage/current sources, and temperature sources.
• Troubleshoot and/or monitor via PLC’s.
• Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate pressure transmitters, RTD's, valve positioners, valve actuators.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate all other station monitoring, recording and unit systems, station/generator alarms, forebay/tailrace gages, etc.
• Prepare, set up and conduct plant equipment performance testing.
• Review data and report abnormalities in Maximo work order system.
• Understand and use plant drawings, blueprints and manuals, site specific procedures, Process Information (PI).
• Maintain accurate logs and records associated with the operation of auxiliary equipment, operator rounds logs, checklists, etc.
• Generate, complete, and reference word orders in Maximo.
• Perform inspections and measurements on dams, spillways and inspection galleries.
• Understand and enforce BES site requirements.
• Understand and use of Microsoft Office tools, i.e. Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.
• Write and review site specific procedures.
• Support, train and mentor developing Techs.
• Communicate with internal/external customers.

Requirements

• Associates Electronics or Electrician and 3 years of related experience.
• In lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical/instrumentation equipment.
• Experience reading electrical diagrams, schematics, and one-line drawings.
• Experience utilizing electrical/instrumentation test equipment.
• Experience with switching and clearing electrical equipment.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
• Experience with seals, pumps, valves and bearings.
• Experience with PC's and other computer equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to use electrical drawings and schematics to troubleshoot problems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical maintenance work task.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC's.
• Demonstrated initiative to take leadership roles and act as a team player.
• Demonstrated active usage of human performance improvement tools - i.e. pre-job briefs, SOS cards, procedure adherence, STOP when unsafe/uncertain, etc.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of logic relaying and protective relaying.
• Proficient in PLC logic.
• Demonstrated knowledge of excitation systems.
• Trained to level of LOTO Desk qualifications.
• Hydro specific operations experience.
• Knowledgeable of NERC, NERC CIP and FERC Compliance.

Skills

• Microsoft Office tools proficiency (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• Understanding of BES site requirements.
• Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF).
• Ability to work alone, as well as, in a team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided in the offer letter.

Schedule

This position is generally a 4-10 schedule for Conventional Hydro Sites with weekly rotating callout assignments. Pumped Storage Hydro Sites is a 12 hour per day and 36/48 weekly rotating day and night shift.

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS).
• Successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment.
• Pass physical.
• Weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
• Live within approximate 30 mile radius of assigned station.
• Capable of passing background check for NERC CIP.

Relocation Assistance

Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

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