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{"@context":" Us FirstLight 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, FirstLight 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 Montreal, QC, FirstLight 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. FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada\u2019s largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec. In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and Hydromega.
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. Position Detail: We currently have an opening for an experienced Station Control Room Operator Helper in New Milford, CT. This is a unionized position within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The Station Control Room Operator Helper reports to the O&M Supervisor and is responsible for performing duties associated with the safe and economic operation of the Rocky River Station, providing technical and operational support for the assets, handling inspections and maintaining safety protocols.
Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight\u2019s continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow. The compensation for this position falls between $32.93 and $47.35 per hour. The final compensation offered will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of relevant experience, industry-specific experience, relevant education\/certifications and geographic location. Our total compensation package also includes a competitive bonus plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings with company match, life insurance, disability benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, health and wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, employee referral bonus, volunteer time off benefit, charitable gift match program and more.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: \tAssist the Station Operator in the operation of plant equipment such as pumps valves, hydroelectric turbine generators, cooling water system equipment, lubricating oil system equipment, air compressors, and generator braking systems \tResponsible for the proper operation of complex systems and equipment that can directly affect the safety and operation of the power plant \tPerform inspection rounds of the plant; Recognize and report any equipment problems that jeopardize employee safety and plant operations to the Station Operator and Shift Supervisor; Record equipment operational data on plant logs \tInvestigate equipment problems and take the proper actions necessary to correct \tOperate auxiliary equipment, hydroelectric turbine generators, pumps, manually operate system valves, and clean water and oil strainers \tPerform preventive maintenance tasks, including painting, as directed \tPerform necessary housekeeping functions to maintain neat and clean conditions around plant equipment, buildings, and siteto include outside sweeping of parking lot \tWork a12-hour rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and nights \tAvailable to work overtime when required for field support, outage support, training opportunities and during major events and shift coverage \tSuccessfully learn and complete all steps of the established Hydro Operator Training progression program to become qualified as a Station Operator; Participate in and successfully complete other training programs as assigned \tSuccessfully develop and attain the ability to operate plant equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS) at Rocky River Station; Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate the other hydroelectric plants remotely from the DCS \tFollow plant operating procedures and closely follow and properly implement all instructions \tAct as a team member with all FirstLight employees, displaying a positive attitude and professional, courteous behavior \tComplies with all FirstLight policies and procedures \tCarries out other duties as assigned Job Qualifications \/ Skills \tHigh School Diploma or equivalent required \t3+ years of experience in a plant operations role or related industry \tDemonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude \tKnowledge of safety and environmental regulations \tStrong verbal and written communication skills \tTakes initiative to progress\/improve functions and equipment \tProficient computer skills \tStrong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills \tSelf-starter with high level of initiative and independence; also excels in a team environment \tMust have a valid, clean driver\u2019s license \tMust be able to work a schedule based on 24-hour operations and work 12-hour shifts which will include weekends, holidays and evenings and be available to respond to plant emergencies as required Physical Requirements \tWorking environment is approximately 20% outdoors; 80% indoors \tMust have the ability to meet the highest level of attendance requirements \tMust be physically capable of performing demanding work at heights and with adverse conditions during operations when participating in fire\/emergency activities \tMaintain a full range of manual dexterity in a power plant environment with no limitations \tMust be physically capable of entering and working in confined spaces \tMust be able to wear protective equipment which includes hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes, fire retardant shirt and pants \tMust be physically capable of working around water including raking intake racks and performing inspections outdoors in all-weather seasons \tAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. \tRequired to have eyesight corrected to 20\/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges \tMust be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment, and use portable radio communications \tMust be physically capable of climbing stairs and ladders Why Work for FirstLight? We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally. Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture. Some of our benefits for eligible employees include: * Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance * Paid Parental Leave * Health and Wellness Programs * Mental Health Care * 401(k) with Employer Matching * Flexible Spending Account * Health Savings Account * Annual Performance Incentive Plan * Employee Assistance Program * Generous Paid Time Off Plan * Paid Holidays * Professional Development * Employee Referral Program * Tuition Reimbursement * Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. FirstLight\u2019s values are: Respect - Integrity - Safety - Excellence - Innovation - Team
Join Our Team!
Want to learn more about FirstLight? Check us out below!
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Station Control Room Operator Helper
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Title:Station Control Room Operator HelperID:1244Department:OperationsJob Type:Non-exempt (hourly)Position Type:Full-TimeLocation:New Milford, CTMore about this job >
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About Us
FirstLight 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, FirstLight 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 Montreal, QC, FirstLight 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.
FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec. In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and Hydromega.
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.
Position Detail:
We currently have an opening for an experienced Station Control Room Operator Helper in New Milford, CT . This is a unionized position within the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
The Station Control Room Operator Helper reports to the O&M Supervisor and is responsible for performing duties associated with the safe and economic operation of the Rocky River Station, providing technical and operational support for the assets, handling inspections and maintaining safety protocols.
Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight's continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.
The compensation for this position falls between $32.93 and $47.35 per hour. The final compensation offered will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and years of relevant experience, industry-specific experience, relevant education/certifications and geographic location.
Our total compensation package also includes a competitive bonus plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings with company match, life insurance, disability benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, health and wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, employee referral bonus, volunteer time off benefit, charitable gift match program and more.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Assist the Station Operator in the operation of plant equipment such as pumps valves, hydroelectric turbine generators, cooling water system equipment, lubricating oil system equipment, air compressors, and generator braking systems
Responsible for the proper operation of complex systems and equipment that can directly affect the safety and operation of the power plant
Perform inspection rounds of the plant; Recognize and report any equipment problems that jeopardize employee safety and plant operations to the Station Operator and Shift Supervisor; Record equipment operational data on plant logs
Investigate equipment problems and take the proper actions necessary to correct
Operate auxiliary equipment, hydroelectric turbine generators, pumps, manually operate system valves, and clean water and oil strainers
Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including painting, as directed
Perform necessary housekeeping functions to maintain neat and clean conditions around plant equipment, buildings, and siteto include outside sweeping of parking lot
Work a12-hour rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and nights
Available to work overtime when required for field support, outage support, training opportunities and during major events and shift coverage
Successfully learn and complete all steps of the established Hydro Operator Training progression program to become qualified as a Station Operator; Participate in and successfully complete other training programs as assigned
Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate plant equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS) at Rocky River Station; Successfully develop and attain the ability to operate the other hydroelectric plants remotely from the DCS
Follow plant operating procedures and closely follow and properly implement all instructions
Act as a team member with all FirstLight employees, displaying a positive attitude and professional, courteous behavior
Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures
Carries out other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications / Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of experience in a plant operations role or related industry
Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Takes initiative to progress/improve functions and equipment
Proficient computer skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational and planning skills
Self-starter with high level of initiative and independence; also excels in a team environment
Must have a valid, clean driver's license
Must be able to work a schedule based on 24-hour operations and work 12-hour shifts which will include weekends, holidays and evenings and be available to respond to plant emergencies as required
Physical Requirements
Working environment is approximately 20% outdoors; 80% indoors
Must have the ability to meet the highest level of attendance requirements
Must be physically capable of performing demanding work at heights and with adverse conditions during operations when participating in fire/emergency activities
Maintain a full range of manual dexterity in a power plant environment with no limitations
Must be physically capable of entering and working in confined spaces
Must be able to wear protective equipment which includes hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes, fire retardant shirt and pants
Must be physically capable of working around water including raking intake racks and performing inspections outdoors in all-weather seasons
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Required to have eyesight corrected to 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges
Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment, and use portable radio communications
Must be physically capable of climbing stairs and ladders
Why Work for FirstLight?
We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.
Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture. Some of our benefits for eligible employees include:
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
* Paid Parental Leave
* Health and Wellness Programs
* Mental Health Care
* 401(k) with Employer Matching
* Flexible Spending Account
* Health Savings Account
* Annual Performance Incentive Plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Generous Paid Time Off Plan
* Paid Holidays
* Professional Development
* Employee Referral Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program
FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
FirstLight's values are:
Respect - Integrity - Safety - Excellence - Innovation - Team
Join Our Team!
Want to learn more about FirstLight? Check us out below!
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