Power plant operator

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• Salary 90,000 to 120,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

• At heights
• Confined spaces

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Generating station
• Hydro-electric industry

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
• Assist in locating and isolating system problems
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate automated or computerized control systems
• Operate equipment in hydro, thermal and nuclear power plants
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Regulate and co-ordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltage
• Regulate water levels
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports

• 11-15 people

• Alarms
• Electric generators
• Electronic controls
• Engines
• Meters
• Switches
• Valves

• Mechanical engineering technology

• Driver's validity licence check

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Maternity and parental benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada
. The employer will not respond to your application.

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