HYDRO OPERATOR

Essential Job Tasks

• Inspects, troubleshoots, installs, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment used in the process of generating electricity at a hydro-electric generating station.
• Operates, adjusts, and regulates equipment in accordance with the direction of the System Operator to provide reliable and efficient operation of hydro-electric units.
• Maintains records of operating and environmental data in accordance with procedures and regulations.
• Creates and maintains records of maintenance performed in the maintenance work management system.
• Performs inspections of the station and switchyards.
• Operates equipment in the switchyard under the direction of the System Operator in ECC.
• Conducts lock operations in accordance with demand and/or biological requirements (fish passage).
• Manages lock operations so as to provide safe and timely passage for boaters.
• Conducts station tours as requested.
• Performs environmental inspections and monitoring in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma/GED + 5 years of electrical, mechanical or generation experience required.

Compensation Information

$37.00 - $46.15 (min. - mid.)