Brookfield Renewable U.S. · 2 days ago
Operation/Maintenance Technician
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelBrookfield Renewable U.S. is focused on sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking an Operations/Maintenance Technician to oversee the operation and maintenance of their Minnesota facilities. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing generating plant systems and ensuring optimal equipment performance.
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Responsibilities
Identify and repair, as necessary, station hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and control systems including analytical problem solving/troubleshooting
Work with contracted preventive maintenance crews to repair identified maintenance/operational problems to improve unit availability and station uptime
Monitor and report on equipment quality issues per factory requirements and Minnesota Hydro Facilities specifications from disassembly to commissioning
Makes adjustments and corrections, as necessary, to ensure the equipment is operating properly, and places equipment in service and removes equipment from service as required or as directed
Takes periodic readings reflecting performance of equipment, records data, runs required tests, interprets results and makes necessary corrections
Performs diagnostic testing and utilizes test equipment, analyzing and interpreting results
Perform operation of the Twin Cities and LSAF hydroelectric facilities including starting, stopping and synchronizing the generators to the electrical system
Inspect facility and structures, perform reading and record measurements per the Dam Safety and Surveillance Monitoring Plan (DSSMP)
Perform Medium and Low Voltage Switching required to implement hazardous energy control procedures
Performs electrical work on equipment 34.5kv and below
Performs work from scaffolds, spiders, or similar support devices
Performs all rigging in the erection, assembly, and disassembly of structures, power transformers, pumps and motors, and turbine/ generation equipment, etc
Operates equipment such as overhead cranes, gantry cranes and intake trash rake
Operate common hand and power-driven tools and equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallets jacks
Operate company motor vehicles in accordance with State Laws and Company Policies
Perform minor mowing and vegetation control, snow removal around the generation stations; this may include operation of tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws/pole saws and snow blowers
Perform work from self-supporting structures of any height, in confined spaces, or at elevation
Perform work removing and disposing debris from trash racks
Performs general clean-up work
Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
Experience with related mechanical and electrical OSHA safety standards
Fluent knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical system Lockout/ Tagout (LOTO) for maintenance
Ability to stop any unsafe work activities and coordinate efforts for additional / alternate planning to ensure safe work practices are followed
Very good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of Windows based software including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to perform safety observations during work to ensure plans and policies are followed
Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance systems development, applications, and tracking
Requisitions, orders, receive, unload and stores replacement parts and equipment
Be available, as necessary, for after hour “call-ins” weekends included, and possible overtime (OT) as needed during scheduled workdays
Qualification
Required
An AS degree in electrical technology is considered an asset, a related apprenticeship program, or equivalent experience
Experience with repair and maintenance of generating plant systems and related equipment is preferred as follows: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic as well as Allen Bradley PLC programming, and troubleshooting skills and ability to perform related essential functions of the job
Identify and repair, as necessary, station hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and control systems including analytical problem solving/troubleshooting
Work with contracted preventive maintenance crews to repair identified maintenance/operational problems to improve unit availability and station uptime
Monitor and report on equipment quality issues per factory requirements and Minnesota Hydro Facilities specifications from disassembly to commissioning
Makes adjustments and corrections, as necessary, to ensure the equipment is operating properly, and places equipment in service and removes equipment from service as required or as directed
Takes periodic readings reflecting performance of equipment, records data, runs required tests, interprets results and makes necessary corrections
Performs diagnostic testing and utilizes test equipment, analyzing and interpreting results
Perform operation of the Twin Cities and LSAF hydroelectric facilities including starting, stopping and synchronizing the generators to the electrical system
Inspect facility and structures, perform reading and record measurements per the Dam Safety and Surveillance Monitoring Plan (DSSMP)
Perform Medium and Low Voltage Switching required to implement hazardous energy control procedures
Performs electrical work on equipment 34.5kv and below
Performs work from scaffolds, spiders, or similar support devices
Performs all rigging in the erection, assembly, and disassembly of structures, power transformers, pumps and motors, and turbine/ generation equipment, etc
Operates equipment such as overhead cranes, gantry cranes and intake trash rake
Operate common hand and power-driven tools and equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallets jacks
Operate company motor vehicles in accordance with State Laws and Company Policies
Perform minor mowing and vegetation control, snow removal around the generation stations; this may include operation of tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws/pole saws and snow blowers
Perform work from self-supporting structures of any height, in confined spaces, or at elevation
Perform work removing and disposing debris from trash racks
Performs general clean-up work
Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
Experience with related mechanical and electrical OSHA safety standards
Fluent knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical system Lockout/ Tagout (LOTO) for maintenance
Ability to stop any unsafe work activities and coordinate efforts for additional / alternate planning to ensure safe work practices are followed
Very good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of Windows based software including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to perform safety observations during work to ensure plans and policies are followed
Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance systems development, applications, and tracking
Requisitions, orders, receive, unload and stores replacement parts and equipment
Be available, as necessary, for after hour “call-ins” weekends included, and possible overtime (OT) as needed during scheduled workdays
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
Ability to use computer-based systems pertaining to the job
Ability to obtain/maintain switching and EIC authority for work
Ability to write daily job plans
Strength and endurance to perform the above duties
Ability to direct other employees of like classification
Ability to interpret sketches diagrams and specifications
Working knowledge of tools and materials used in the performance of the above
Must maintain a valid Minnesota driver license
Ability to obtain overhead crane certification within one year
Must reside within a 50 miles driving distance of Twin Cities Hydro facility
Preferred
Experience with repair and maintenance of generating plant systems and related equipment is preferred as follows: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic as well as Allen Bradley PLC programming, and troubleshooting skills and ability to perform related essential functions of the job
Company
Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Brookfield Renewable U.S develops and delivers renewable power solutions.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Gallagher, CFA
Chief Executive Officer Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Josh Garrett, CFA
Chief Financial Officer, TerraForm Power
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