Hydroelectric Plant Operator - PART TIME

Position: Hydroelectric Plant Operator PART TIME

Salary: $23-$26 per hour. Paid Bi-Weekly

Benefits: Matching 401k Plan

Hours/Coverage: Variable. Support Full-Time Operator, Including Weekend, Holiday, Vacation Coverage

Location: Box Canyon Hydro, Mount Shasta, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is apart-time role averaging approximately 6–10 hours per week. Most weeks require only a few hours of site visits and monitoring, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking extra income, flexible scheduling, or semi-retirement work.

Hours are flexible and primarily consist of:

• Supplemental coverage for a full-time operator
• Weekend and holiday check-ins

The successful candidate will perform duties including, but not limited to, the following:

• Operate and maintain hydro facilities and associated equipment/systems to maximize power generation as O&M provider and NPM employee for Siskiyou County, CA.
• Perform physical plant and grounds checks.
• Record and report power plant operational data, including water level, river flow, kW output, etc.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance such as lubrication, fluid checks, electrical and mechanical checks, cleaning, painting, and grounds maintenance.
• Document and report any abnormal or changing conditions, including sounds, temperatures, vibrations, leaks and river conditions.
• Perform maintenance activities, as scheduled and required, and perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Participate in and direct work performed by contractors.
• When on-call, respond to alarms and unusual conditions at any time.
• Immediately restart plant generation upon resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with the electric utility as needed.
• Continuously enhance training and personal knowledge of the facility.
• Represent Northbrook Power Management and the facilities in a professional manner.
• Comply with all safety, security, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

At a minimum, this position requires a willingness to learn hydro operations; proficient use of computer, MS Office software and internet; good written and oral communication skills; problem-solving skills; and the ability to interact with regulatory agencies and other public entities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position involves performing physical labor including, but not limited to, walking, hiking, lifting, and climbing in a hydropower facility setting, which includes the outdoor environment of dams and rivers. The successful candidate must be in good general health and comfortable working in or around waterways and remote locations.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Northbrook Power Management, LLC, headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, is a privately held company that manages renewable, hydroelectric power facilities for both public and private power producers. Northbrook’s expertise comes from a rich history of the finest engineering and environmental design companies with roots dating back over 60 years. Today, the Northbrook team is comprised of highly trained engineering, operations, finance, economics and regulatory specialists operating and managing capital assets spanning the U.S.

It is the practice of Northbrook to seek employees of the highest quality and to select the individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

FIND US ON THE INTERNET:

For a complete description of Northbrook Power Management, visit http://www.northbrookpowermanagement.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26