Operator - Hydroelectric Energy

1 month ago


Pemberton, Canada Innergex Full time

**Why should you join our team?**
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is a global player with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns, and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms and solar farms exclusively producing renewable energy.

For 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. Sustainable development generating positive social, environmental, and economic results guides our actions. We are proud not only of the work we do, but also of the way we do it. Our many accomplishments and continued success are made possible by our exceptional team of employees.

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Your contribution*

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Your day-to-day*
- Carry out all actions required to optimize the output and production of the power plant;
- Participate in the set-up, execution, and documentation of the Preventative Maintenance program for plants and facilities equipment including the electrical and mechanical testing and repair of equipment;
- Read manuals, data sheets, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings;
- Carry out all necessary actions for the troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to resolve alarms generated by the hydroelectric power plant to minimize downtime (availability 24 hours a day) when on duty;
- Manage and/or assist any specialized contractors needed to perform maintenance and repairs at the power plant;
- Adhere to and implement the Occupational Health and Safety standards of WorkSafe BC and Innergex;
- Adhere to a variable work schedule.

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The site and work details:*
- The site is a located 10 minutes south of Pemberton, BC;
- Employees’ work schedule is 5 days on and 2 days off at 8 hours per day for a total of 80 working hours per two (2) week period;
- Travel time to/from the site is not included in these hours.

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Your skills, our requirements*
- Relevant or equivalent training and experience to the role such as:

- Mechanically-inclined Industrial Electrician;
- Millwright;
- Industrial Mechanic;
- Heavy Duty Mechanic;
- Lift mechanic or electricia;
- Possess a BC driver’s license in good standing as well as a general appreciation for outdoors;
- Experience in instrumentation, an asset;
- Experience with hydro plant operations, an asset;
- Proficient in English (both oral and written), French is an asset.

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Additional considerations:*
- You must commit to further education relevant to the role, Innergex provides formal and in-house training, as required.
- This position is an O3 level.

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Our benefits*
- Opportunity to contribute to building a better world;
- Competitive wages;
- Group benefits (medical/dental/extended health/RRSP/ESPP/PTO);
- Career development opportunities;
- Ongoing training;
- Dynamic work environment;