Hydro Operator

Accountabilities and Duties

• Monitor and assess the performance of the Hydro Facility, through day-to-day checks and through annual operating reviews, including production, corrective, and preventative maintenance programs;


• Perform daily O&M duties and inspections to maintain facility equipment and grounds, reports, and assist with correcting any deficiencies


• Respond to operational upsets of every nature in a timely fashion;


• Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to teamwork, creativity, and positive morale;


• Carry out hydrometric monitoring through the collection of hydrometric, water quality, and meteorological data


• Maintain close working and harmonious relationships with all external stakeholders;


• Work with BluEarth staff and service providers to maintain various stream gauges and keeping them up to appropriate standards, downloading, analyzing and compiling data to ensure operational compliance;


• Ensure all environmental responsibilities are adhered to on a proactive basis by working closely with conservation authorities, and all applicable government agencies, as required by the site-specific approvals, using the regulatory group to support you in this;


• Submit any required reports on Health Safety & Environment, budget, production, availability, and other performance measures currently in place and to be developed;


• Uphold all aspects of BluEarth’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BluEarth’s activities are minimized and/or avoided;


• Uphold BluEarth’s values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company; and


• Other duties as required.

Education

• Journeyman Electrician or Millwright certification would be asset but not required;


• Other equivalent and directly related trade certifications will be considered.

 Experience and Skills

• Previous run-of-river hydro facility operations experience would be an asset;


• Minimum five years operations experience;


• Previous electrical wiring skills required;


• Previous mechanical experience and ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions;


• Capable of identifying and addressing problems effectively, proactively, and respectfully in order to achieve objectives of BluEarth;


• Ability to understand technical issues and how they relate to the business;


• Strong communications skills, both oral and written;


• Excellent organizational skills;


• Ability to prioritize and reschedule priorities as needed;


• Excellent coordination skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing support to multiple concurrent projects;


• Strong computer skills and familiarity with business related software packages.
  

Core Characteristics

• Capable of identifying and addressing problems effectively, proactively and respectfully to achieve objectives of BluEarth;


• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities;


• Strong work ethic and high integrity;


• Strategic thinker – able to prioritize and move easily from big picture thinking to detailed execution work;


• Demonstrated abilities with conflict/issue resolution;


• Action-oriented and able to work with a team;


• Able to earn the trust of others;


• Ability to work with minimal supervision;


• Professional, respectful, and charismatic;


• Exercises independent judgement and discretion in performing tasks.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office product such as Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;


• Valid driver’s license;


• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;


• Physically capable of working safely in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather;


• Physically capable of lifting and maneuvering items up to 50lbs;


• Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, including Urine Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test; and


• Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call.

Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.