Electromechanical Technician - Renewable Energy; Technicien electromecanique, Energies renouvelables

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.

In Canada, First Light operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and the recently acquired Hydroméga which is headquartered in Montréal. We operate 18 hydroelectric generating stations located in Ontario and Quebec and we are one of the largest providers of hydroelectric power in these provinces. First Light is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers and we have over 200 employees in Canada and the US.

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 an opening for an experienced Electromechanical Technician for this role based in Granby, Québec.

The technician reports to the Sr. Operations Manager and is responsible for the safe and effective operation and performance of technical work associated with the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of all electrical equipment related to power generation at our Lachute, Québec sites.

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.

Pay range: $ per hour PLUS incentive

• Read and understand engineering prints, electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics;
• Routinely inspect plant equipment, lay out and set-up of work activities and perform maintenance support of facilities;
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work on station equipment, including generators, motors, transformers, generator circuit breakers, control switches, batteries, liquid rheostats, sequence control systems, and other associated equipment typically found in a hydro generating plant, using critical thinking and problem solving abilities;
• Perform troubleshooting and preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation, controls, breakers, motors, drives (electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic), circuit boards, PLC’s as well as minor mechanical work on other associated equipment typically found in a generating facility;
• Responsible to react and troubleshoot other emergencies in accordance with documented safety procedures using sound judgement and good utility practices;
• Review and complete work orders in CMMS;
• Use testing equipment to identify and report on electrical problems;
• Perform rigging needed to lift, move and position heavy equipment;
• Communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner;
• Operate manual, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical tools;
• Operate motorized equipment such as lift…