Hydro Technician

Overview

Operate, maintain, and construct hydro generation facilities ensuring safety and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• training
• operator oversight
• hydro operations
• turbine operation
• maintenance
• construction

Tasks

-Complete the Hydro Operator “A” progression program -Provide oversight to Hydro Operator “B” in matters of Hydro Facility operations -Safely and effectively performs any and all work associated with the operation, maintenance and construction of Hydro Turbines, Turbine Auxiliaries, Generators, Sub-station equipment and related systems.

Requirements

• lockout tagout
• hydro generation
• cpr
• first aid
• plant ops
• 3 years

What You Bring

-Must have thorough knowledge of Station Lock Out Tag Out rules and procedures as well as Transmission and Distribution Switching and Tagging rules and requirements. -Must be able to understand and diagnose complex problems related to Hydro Generation stations and related systems and perform the work to correct these problems. -Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, Pressure Method of Resuscitation on or off the ground, and able to render practical First Aid. -Must have had at least three years of experience in Plant, Switchboard or Sub-station operation or equivalent in operating experience and/or have completed a formal training program in Hydro Generation and related systems and/or the ability to demonstrate these skills on an appropriate test. -Must be qualified in Lock Out Tag Out Program. -Must be capable of making constructive recommendations as to new procedures and standards. -Strength adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require. -Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents. -Must have had at least 5-years of experience in Plant, Switchboard or Sub-station operation or equivalent in operating experience and/or have completed a formal training program in Hydro Generation and related systems and/or the ability to demonstrate these skills on an appropriate test. -Must be qualified in CPR, and able to render practical First Aid. -Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception. -Should have no aversion to working in solitary situations. -Must be able to understand and diagnose problems related to Hydro Generation stations and related systems and perform the work to correct these problems. -Must be able to deal with the public in pleasant, tactful manner. -Must be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates. -Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule. -Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.

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About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

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