Hydroelectric Relief Plant Operator

Kruger Inc. is hiring a Hydroelectric Relief Plant Operator in Zeballos, BC. The role involves maintaining and operating hydroelectric power stations, troubleshooting equipment issues, performing preventative maintenance, and managing site inspections. This part-time position requires flexible shifts and physical demands, including working at heights and in varying weather conditions. A diploma in Electromechanics or a Red Seal trades ticket is preferred.
Location: Zeballos
OVERVIEWThe Hydroelectric Relief Plant Operator is responsible of maintaining, operating and repairing hydroelectric power generating stations to maximize electricity generation to fullest extent possible. RESPONSIBILITIES
· Operate controls and monitor hydroelectric generating units and auxiliary equipment, such as the head gate, power houses, substations, switch station, and gas/diesel support equipment.
· Test, troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions or failure of electrical, instrumentation, communication (internet/Modbus etc.) or mechanical issues for equipment under operation.
· Take daily readings and record data such as water level, temperature level and flow rate.
· Perform preventative maintenance to electrical and mechanical equipment such as motors, transformers, voltage regulators, generators, battery systems, air compressors, sump pumps, gates and valves to correct malfunctions.
· Log work orders within the CMMS.
· Test and perform minor repairs on equipment.
· Maintain electrical drawings, equipment files, sketches, reports, logs, and records.
· Assist with penstock, transmission line and other site inspections.
· Perform and oversee vegetation management of the site.
· Maintain and repair physical surroundings, including the mobile trailer and vehicles.
· Other duties assigned. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Regularly walks, stands, reaches, stops and sits to access equipment using feet, legs and hands to reach, inspect, adjust, and repair equipment.
· Regularly reaches and grasps hand tools and other objects using manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to adjust, install and connect electrical equipment.
· Regularly climbs up/downstairs and uneven surfaces carrying up to 50 pounds.
· Regularly climbs ladders, walks on or near pipe using manual strength to maintain body equilibrium to balance and prevent falling while accessing equipment.
· Regularly works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to extreme cold and heat. The noise level is occasionally very loud.
· Frequently exposed to high voltage and other electrical hazards while removing electrical equipment. SCHEDULE
· Part-time position.
· The Relief Operator is in rotation for vacation, holidays for the full-time operator, also in support for two-man jobs.
· Must be able to work flexible shift patterns to support the operation.

Currently this is an 11.5 hours day, over a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION
· Diploma in Electromechanics or equivalent.
· Red Seal trades ticket as an Electrician or Instrumentation mechanic is an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Ability to work at heights.
· Ability to work/travel over water by boat or barge.
· Ability to work alone.
· Ability to perform the rigorous physical demands of the position.