Hydro Operator (Union Role)

About Us

Great River Hydro (GRH) is New England’s largest producer of conventional hydropower. We own and operate 13 generating stations and 3 storage-only reservoirs on the Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers. Today, our unique capabilities and operational flexibility play a vital role in our region’s transition to a low carbon, reliable and secure energy future.

At GRH, our most important asset is our people. The GRH team includes over 100 highly skilled professionals who manage, operate, and maintain our facilities. Safety is our highest priority. Our GRH team members are committed to the safety and well-being of each other, our communities and our environment, every single day. Our safety culture drives our successful delivery of reliable, clean energy.

Role Summary

This recruitment is based on the terms and conditions as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position will be scheduled on a rotating 12hr shift. The successful candidate must be willing to work overtime, be available for emergency call-ins, and provide acceptable off-hours contact via telephone. This position works almost exclusively in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Engages in a training program, focused on a primary river system; and
• Progresses to Hydro Operator II.
• Once qualified, primary responsibilities include remote operation and control of all hydro facilities within areas of jurisdiction, including overseeing local operation and control.
• Starts and stops power generators, adjusts, monitors and maintains generation levels as directed, regulates river flow through the appropriate raising and lowering of gates for water release(s), monitors water levels at our locations, understands the impact of flows from inclement weather and upstream releases, and stays in communication with local maintenance crews and the ISO- New England (Independent System Operator) as needed;
• Ensures we adhere to all applicable FERC, NERC and ISO-NE policies and procedures;
• Develops a working knowledge of company policies and procedures; and
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of basic electricity and power plant physical science desired;
• Basic MS Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Ability to master and apply fundamentals of computer operations;
• Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of telephone and email etiquette;
• Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently; and
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

This position is represented by the IBEW Local Union 486. The filing of this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the governing collective agreement.

Please note, this is a safety sensitive role and will require the successful candidate to undergo and pass a pre-employment medical exam.

Great River Hydro is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Great River Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.