Operator (Valerie Falls)

Atikokan - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Valerie Falls Operations team is looking for aOperatorto join their team on-site. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growth-oriented organization and to gain experience and an understanding of the energy sector.

On-site location: Valerie Falls Road P0T 0B3

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and facilitate hydroelectric generating station operations including starting/stopping of generating units opening/closing dam gates draining/filling of penstocks and utilization of SCADA system for troubleshooting
Schedule plan perform and document regular preventative/corrective maintenance and inspections on hydroelectric generators and its auxiliary equipment using maintenance software
Analyze troubleshoot dismantle assemble and adjust electrical equipment including but not limited to PLCs substation equipment transmission lines electrical protection meters and communication links;
Coordinate with utilities and system control for transmission line switching operations forced and planned outages
Coordinate janitorial duties at powerhouse and in office
Perform and/or schedule contractors for road and general site maintenance including but not limited to de-icing dam gates vegetation maintenance nuisance beaver control underwater dam cleaning road maintenance etc.
Operate equipment including but not limited to gantry cranes small tractors forklifts scissor lift/telehandler boats snowmobiles ATV/SXSs
Be responsible for the administering and monitoring LOTO (work protection) for scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance.
Monitor contractors conduct tailboard meetings complete jobs safety analysis/hazard assessments and reference procedures
Attend and provide input in regular planned maintenance capital projects and health and safety meetings
Perform work requiring fall protection equipment and/or confined space equipment
Participate in an on call rotation. (Every 2 weeks)

Experience:

Working knowledge of high voltage equipment transmission systems programable controls monitoring instrumentation SCADA systems relay protections hydraulic pressure and water cooling systems
Understanding of OHSA regulations
Excellent interpersonal leadership and organizational skills;
Ability to work effectively without supervision while supporting and collaborating with other departments (System Control Water Management Operations Management Technical Services)
A desire and aptitude to gain additional skills and knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the trade preferably in hydroelectric power stations would be an asset;
Electrical/Mechanical Technician/Technologist Diploma or a minimum of five years of relevant experience in electrical/ mechanical maintenance or maintenance planning
Mechanical/Electrical Trade qualification is an asset
Working knowledge of the IHSA work protection code is an asset.
Previous Hydroelectric dam experience an asset
Hold and maintain a valid Ontario Drivers License and possess a level of physical and medical fitness necessary for the safe completion of the requirements of this position.

Brookfield embraces and promotes the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races ethnic origins religions abilities sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process please advise us if you require any accommodation.

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On-site location: Valerie Falls Road P0T 0B3

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and facilitate hydroelectric generating station operations including starting/stopping of generating units opening/closing dam gates draining/filling of penstocks and utilization of SCADA system for troubleshooting
Schedule plan perform and document regular preventative/corrective maintenance and inspections on hydroelectric generators and its auxiliary equipment using maintenance software
Analyze troubleshoot dismantle assemble and adjust electrical equipment including but not limited to PLCs substation equipment transmission lines electrical protection meters and communication links;
Coordinate with utilities and system control for transmission line switching operations forced and planned outages
Coordinate janitorial duties at powerhouse and in office
Perform and/or schedule contractors for road and general site maintenance including but not limited to de-icing dam gates vegetation maintenance nuisance beaver control underwater dam cleaning road maintenance etc.
Operate equipment including but not limited to gantry cranes small tractors forklifts scissor lift/telehandler boats snowmobiles ATV/SXSs
Be responsible for the administering and monitoring LOTO (work protection) for scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance.
Monitor contractors conduct tailboard meetings complete jobs safety analysis/hazard assessments and reference procedures
Attend and provide input in regular planned maintenance capital projects and health and safety meetings
Perform work requiring fall protection equipment and/or confined space equipment
Participate in an on call rotation. (Every 2 weeks)

Experience:

Working knowledge of high voltage equipment transmission systems programable controls monitoring instrumentation SCADA systems relay protections hydraulic pressure and water cooling systems
Understanding of OHSA regulations
Excellent interpersonal leadership and organizational skills;
Ability to work effectively without supervision while supporting and collaborating with other departments (System Control Water Management Operations Management Technical Services)
A desire and aptitude to gain additional skills and knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the trade preferably in hydroelectric power stations would be an asset;
Electrical/Mechanical Technician/Technologist Diploma or a minimum of five years of relevant experience in electrical/ mechanical maintenance or maintenance planning
Mechanical/Electrical Trade qualification is an asset
Working knowledge of the IHSA work protection code is an asset.
Previous Hydroelectric dam experience an asset
Hold and maintain a valid Ontario Drivers License and possess a level of physical and medical fitness necessary for the safe completion of the requirements of this position.

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