Hydro Operator

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The Hydro Operator will work with the Supervisor, Mainland Operations, and the entire operations team, to ensure safety, environmental, production, and annual budget targets are achieved. In this position, you will also provide support to project upgrades and construction of future projects that may connect with Blu Earth’s British Columbia hydroelectric assets, as well as assist and support O&M activities at additional Blu Earth facilities.

• Monitor and assess the performance of the Culliton & Furry Creek Hydro facilities, through annual operating reviews, including production, corrective, and preventative maintenance programs;
• Respond to operational upsets of every nature in a timely fashion;
• Lead the Culliton and Furry Emergency Response Plan (ERP) execution in the event it is initiated;
• Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to teamwork, creativity, and positive morale;
• Maintain close working and harmonious relationships with all external stakeholders;
• Work with Blu Earth staff and service providers to maintain various stream gauges and keep them up to appropriate standards, downloading, analyzing, and compiling data to ensure operational compliance;
• Ensure all environmental responsibilities are adhered to on a proactive basis by working closely with conservation authorities, and all applicable government agencies, as required by the site-specific approvals, using the regulatory group to support you in this;
• Submit any required reports on Health Safety & Environment, budget, production, availability, and other performance measures currently in place and to be developed;
• Uphold all aspects of BEAM's Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BEAM's activities are minimized and/or avoided;
• Uphold BEAM's values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company;
• Other duties as required.

• Journeyman Millwright certification would be asset but not required;
• Other equivalent and directly related trade certifications will be considered.

• Previous run-of-river hydro facility operations experience would be an asset;
• Minimum five years operations experience;
• Previous mechanical experience and ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions;
• Solid understanding of budgeting and ability to develop and use financial and non-financial measurements and targets to help manage the assets;
• Experience in the implementation, and execution of site Emergency Response Plans;
• Capable of identifying and addressing problems effectively, proactively, and respectfully in order to achieve objectives of Blu Earth;
• Ability to understand technical issues and how they relate to the business;
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to prioritize and reschedule priorities as needed;
• Excellent coordination skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing support to multiple concurrent projects.

• Capable of identifying and addressing problems effectively, proactively and respectfully to achieve objectives of Blu Earth;
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities;
• Strong work ethic and high integrity;
• Strategic thinker – able to prioritize and move easily from big picture thinking to detailed execution work;
• Demonstrated abilities with conflict/issue resolution;
• Action-oriented and able to work with a team;
• Able to earn the trust of others;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Professional, respectful, and charismatic;
• Exercises independent judgement and discretion in performing tasks.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office product such as Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Physically capable of working safely in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather;
• Physically capable of lifting and maneuvering items up to 50lbs;
• Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, including Urine Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test;
• Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Location:

Squamish, British Columbia, Canada