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Brookfield Renewable U.S. · 1 day ago

Hydro Technician

Conestoga, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

Brookfield Renewable U.S. is focused on sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Hydro Technician to engage in the inspection, repair, testing, and cleaning of Mechanical and Electrical equipment at their generating facilities. The role involves coordinating work activities, performing inspections, and ensuring the proper performance of equipment.

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Responsibilities

The Hydro Technician works independently, with the assistance of other employees, or may be assigned to assist employees in other classifications. When placed in charge of jobs, the Hydro Maintenance Technician coordinates and directs work activities, monitors the work of the crew, communicates the job status with appropriate parties, and follows the job through to completion

Works from oral or written instructions and can read Electrical and Mechanical prints

Recommends equipment repairs or replacements, requests quotes as needed

Will become qualified as an Employee in Charge, EIC, in the Lock Out Tag Out, LOTO, system for Mechanical and Electrical equipment; such as, service transformers, control batteries, elevators, motors, pumps, compressors, gantry cranes, and lighting circuits, etc., for inspection, repair, and testing

Follows established work procedures and methods for repairing malfunctioning Electrical and Mechanical equipment

Performs inspections and repairs to equipment and instrumentation with multiple voltages, including AC and DC systems ranging from 12V to 460V systems

Assists employees in higher classifications in the inspection, repair, testing, and cleaning of major equipment in and associated with the generating plant

Prepare and complete accurate reports and completes records of work performed on Electrical and Mechanical equipment and is expected to report to his or her supervisor deficiencies in the inspections being performed

Capable of using various PLC control system interfaces; such as, the main unit OIT stations, gate heater controls, fish lift and low-pressure air compressor controls, and similar equipment

Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary to maintain proper performance and appearance of equipment in and associated with the generating plant

Performs job plans for inspection, testing and correcting of equipment, and reports deficiencies in the work plan

Proficient in Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS

Qualification

Electrical equipment inspectionMechanical equipment repairPLC control systemsLOTO system knowledgeElectrical backgroundComputerized Maintenance Management SystemElectrical drawings interpretationElectricalMechanical prints readingProcess system Operations trainingMicrosoft Office proficiency

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong electrical or electronic background and process system Operations and Maintenance training or like experience

Maintain a current PA driver's license for operating company vehicles

Required to pass all performance tests as indicated by Skills Matrix

Must understand the LOTO System and related operating instructions, safety rules, station orders, and plant layout of auxiliary equipment and demonstrate the ability to be the EIC on auxiliary equipment for inspection, testing, and repair

Required to understand operating manuals and electrical drawings and make necessary revisions

Be alert, dependable, motivated and interested in becoming a Sr. Hydro Maintenance Technician