Lead Plant Operator

3 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Full time

**Lead Plant Operator**

**CC&L Infrastructure**

**Sechelt, BC**

CC&L Infrastructure invests in infrastructure assets and companies at all stages of the development spectrum, including development, construction, and operations. With locations across Canada, the United States, and Chile, CC&L Infrastructure owns and operates over 1.5GW of renewable power assets. We have an immediate need for a
_ Lead Plant Operator_ at our Bear Creek Hydro Facility in Sechelt, BC.

CC&L Infrastructure is an affiliate of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&L Financial Group), one of the largest private, independently held asset management firms in Canada. CC&L Financial Group and its diverse family of affiliates collectively manage over $118 billion in financial assets. Together, we provide a broad range of distinct and independently managed traditional and alternative investment products and services to our clients.

**What You Will Do**

This vital leadership role encompasses the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the facility. As part of the
_Operations Team_, you will lead by example in promoting operator and plant safety, while working to reduce downtime due to any unplanned outages and maintenance. Through regular site attendance, you will assume the primary responsibility for overseeing the smooth operations of the plant and its operations team.

Key responsibilities and duties of the
_Lead Plant Operator_, include, but are not limited to:

- Act as the Person in Charge (PIC) at the facility to ensure safe operations of the plant and safety of operators and any third parties who may be present. Respond in a timely and safe manner to any incidents that may occur at the facility.
- Supervise, coordinate, and train the operations staff to promptly address and/or troubleshoot routine and non-routine tasks, ensuring remote coverage and outage response is available on a 24/7 basis.
- Maintain and organize operation and production reports, procedures, safety plans, training, and maintenance records. Provide reports as required to Managers.
- Supervise, provide for, and assist any contractors hired to do work at the station.
- Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, etc.) and other construction equipment as required to affect repairs, maintenance and/or cleaning of debris.
- Monitor dam infrastructure, spillways, and powerhouse systems to ensure proper functionality and safe operation.
- Keep the facility safe, clean, and presentable at all times.
- Provide regular and timely basic maintenance to the various equipment of the facility, as described in the relevant Operations & Maintenance Manuals, and according to any extra instruction as provided by the Managers. Regular maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting and repairs may be related to the following:

- Mechanical systems, such as hydraulic power units, pneumatic compressors, back-up generators, and bearings.
- Electrical systems, such as control panels, plant computers, UPS, and network equipment.
- All vehicles and equipment used for transportation to and on the site.
- All other equipment, such as safety equipment, fire extinguishers, tools etc.
- Roadways onsite, including snow removal, brushing, grading ditching, and culvert maintenance.
- Buildings and grounds including vegetation control, brush control and landscaping.
- Troubleshooting other minor electrical and mechanical failures.

Key responsibilities and duties cont’d:

- Operate distribution class substation and transmission lines.
- Operation of plant, starting and stopping of the units as necessary.
- Represent Owner of the Site to the public.
- Assist with procurement, pickup and delivery of components required for the facility operations.
- Liaise with BC Hydro, FLNRO and other agencies regarding operational issues.

**What You Bring**

Additional key skills and attributes will be:

- Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and civil schematics.
- Comfort with technology and computers, with ability to analyze plant operating data.
- High comfort level with remote wilderness settings, including wildlife avoidance and outdoor survival skills.
- High comfort level with operation of construction equipment, travel by boat, ATVs and/or helicopter.
- Knowledgeable and strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental programs and protocols.

**Other Requirements**
- Valid Driver’s License, in good standing.
- Must be able to live and work in the Sechelt, BC area.
- Acquire and/or keep current all required safety training (boat safety, first aid etc.).
- Must be physically fit and able to work.
- Flexibility for extended on-site stays during severe weather, periods of high debris removal, and flooding conditions.
- Availability for on-call responses and/or emergencies 24/7/365
- Consideration will be given to turnaround schedules and averaging agreements; however, you will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing operation of the site at all times.
- CC&L is committed to creating



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