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**OPERATING/MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN**

**GILLAM, MB**
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers

**_ Great Benefits_**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Nine-day work cycle, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
- Northern allowance and other northern benefits, all in accordance with corporate policies

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment and customer service.

We are seeking an Operating/Mechanical Technician to join our Northern Generation Department in Gillam, Manitoba. You will
perform all necessary operating and mechanical maintenance and construction work associated within the Northern Generation
Department.

The opportunity to work at the Northern Generation Department (NGD) in Gillam has excellent benefits and allows you to work with
exciting & diverse teams. See below for more details.

**_ Responsibilities:_**
- Participate actively in the development of the team and the achievement of the team's goals.
- Perform all necessary operations of plant generating and auxiliary equipment under normal and emergency conditions.
- Prepare detailed switching and operating procedures.
- Perform or direct all operations to isolate and restore equipment for maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and perform mechanical maintenance on and commissioning of turbines, governors, compressors, cranes,

headgates and their hoist equipment, sluicegates, pumps, motors, circuit breakers and other associated equipment,
auxiliaries, air conditioning, refrigeration, heat and vent systems and their controls under normal and emergency conditions.
- Operate and maintain water and waste water facilities.
- Perform standby duties as required.
- Provide direction and training to trainees, technicians, station operators, tradespersons, helpers, and other staff assigned to
- the team.- Compile plant maintenance records, maintain accurate and neat statistics, and have a demonstrated ability to prepare reports.
- Comply fully with all safety procedures and regulations as well as Corporate, Legislative, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that duties performed comply with Business Unit Environmental Management Systems.

**_ Qualifications:_**
- Possess a Manitoba or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic and completion of Manitoba

Hydro's training program for Mechanical Technicians, plus must possess a Manitoba Hydro Technical Operator or Station
Operator Certificate or equivalent as determined by Manitoba Hydro or able to attain.
- Thoroughly conversant with safe working practices including the use of protective cards, locking devices, and the job planning

process etc.
- Possess a sound basic knowledge of the theory and operation of Hydraulic Generating Stations.
- Physically capable of performing all the duties of the position and work under adverse weather conditions, temperatures, and
- under emergency conditions.- Capable of working harmoniously with others and accept functional guidance from various sources as noted in Functional
- Responsibility.- Ability to provide direction and effective training to junior personnel, and to plan, organize, and schedule work activities.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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- Familiar with, and adhere to, Federal and Provincial Regulations and practices related to WHMIS and the Transportation of

Dangerous Goods.
- Required to have mechanical aptitude to satisfy all requirements of the position.
- Possess or be prepared to purchase an approved set of hand tools pertaining to the trade.
- Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence with appropriate class.

**_ Northern Benefits:_**

There are multiple stations in NGD which generate 70% of the electricity produced for Manitobans. This provides great experience
and opportunities through project and maintenance work. Along with joining a great community, you may be eligible for:

- Corporate accommodations & transportation to and from site
- Medical & Northern travel trips and travel days (eligible for all family members)
- Northern Allowance per P560
- Northern vacation days, guaranteed overtime (OT) hours, and more

There are many amenities in Gillam including a hospital, school, daycare, airport, train station, and a new Co-op food store. There is
a state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant & Recreation Centre plus the opportunity to participate in thebest seasonal experiences &
various outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating & more). There are manyemployment opportunities for partners &
family members.

**Salary Range**

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the