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Brookfield Renewable U.S. · 7 hours ago

Fisheries Technician

Hollis, ME

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $18/hr

Brookfield Renewable U.S. is focused on sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Fisheries Technician to assist with monitoring fish passages at hydroelectric dams. The role involves daily operations related to fish capture and data collection to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

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Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring of upstream and downstream fish passages at Brookfield owned hydroelectric dams on rivers in Maine consistent with established Operation and Maintenance plans

Daily operation of fish lifts to capture, sort, and count various species of migratory and resident fish

Migratory fish species will be transported a short distance upstream in tanks hauled by truck and trailer

Monitor eelways for proper water flow, remove debris, change batteries for water systems, etc

Perform quality control checks to ensure that all data collected are accurate and complete

Assist with fish passage studies

This position will often require working longer than 8 hours per day

This position will require working weekends and holidays