Station Mechanic - Renewable Energy

About Us

First Light is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, First Light specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped‑hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility‑scale solar, large‑scale battery, and wind assets.

The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montréal, QC, First Light is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

First Light is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec. In Canada, First Light operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and Hydromega.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it! We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.

We currently have openings for an experienced Station Mechanic in our Northfield and Turners Falls, MA locations. This is a unionized position within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

The Station Mechanic reports to the O&M Supervisor and is responsible for performing technical and non‑technical assignments related to the safe, efficient and successful operation and maintenance of the assets at the project. Responsibilities also include operation of the equipment, not limited to the generators, motors, spill gates for river management, construction of new project and/or extension of life project, installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of all equipment used at the Operations North facilities and its related waterways, appurtenances, structures, and other facilities.

This role does not have a standard home base/typical reporting location and travel to Northfield Mountain and/or Turners Falls Projects will be regular, travel compensation does not apply. Work location will be directed by the supervisor.

Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in First Light’s continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.

The compensation for this position falls between $35.41 and $57.06 per hour. The final compensation offered will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of relevant experience, industry‑specific experience, relevant education/certifications and geographic location.

Our total compensation package also includes a competitive bonus plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings with company match, life insurance, disability benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, health and wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, employee referral bonus, volunteer time off benefit, charitable gift match program and more.

• Read and understand engineering prints, electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Use industry standards, procedures and best…