Station Mechanic - Renewable Energy

The Station Mechanic - Renewable Energy position at FirstLight Power in Canaan, CT involves mechanical work for the construction, maintenance, and repair of equipment at the Falls Village location. Candidates should have a strong mechanical background, safety commitment, and experience in power plants or similar facilities. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. The role requires availability for on-call emergencies and offers various employee benefits.
About the position

The Station Mechanic - Renewable Energy position at FirstLight involves performing mechanical work related to the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment at the Falls Village, CT location. The role is crucial in supporting the company's mission to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid and meet the growing clean energy needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical work, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in various conditions.

Responsibilities
• Operate, monitor, construct, install, maintain, adjust, and repair all types of equipment in the Falls Village Station as assigned.
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• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance including welding tasks for the overhaul and maintenance of equipment.
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• Perform operational activities required for startup, shut down, and normal operation of plant equipment.
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• Complete and maintain logbook entries, maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and environmental records.
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• Complete Lockout/Tagout of equipment as required to safely maintain equipment.
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• Utilize hand and power tools, lathes, grinders, drill presses, shapers and measuring instruments.
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• Read, interpret and utilize mechanical and construction drawings to complete assignments and troubleshoot systems.
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• Rig and move large equipment/components with minimum supervision.
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• Maintain a safety focus by monitoring activities with an emphasis on adherence to all safety/environmental regulations and policies.
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• Regularly communicate with supervisor to provide timely updates regarding work and projects.
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• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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• Comply with all FirstLight policies and procedures.

Requirements
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent; related trade school or training is a plus.
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• 5+ years' experience in a power plant, chemical, gas, or similar facility.
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• Machine shop skills such as welding, cutting, brazing, and heavy rigging is strongly preferred.
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• Strong experience with hand and power tools is required.
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• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and construction drawings.
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• Proven ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment with a strong degree of accuracy.
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• Experience with confined space entry is preferred.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
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• Intermediate computer skills.
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• Must have a valid driver's license.
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• Must be able to participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation schedule with the ability to respond to plant emergencies within 1 hour of call.
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• Availability for overtime, weekend and holiday work is required.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with confined space entry.

Benefits
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
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• Paid Parental Leave
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• Health and Wellness Programs
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• Mental Health Care
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• 401(k) with Employer Matching
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• Flexible Spending Account
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• Health Savings Account
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• Annual Performance Incentive Plan
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
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• Paid Holidays
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• Professional Development
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• Employee Referral Program
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• Tuition Reimbursement
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• Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program