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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:

• Operation and monitoring of pumped storage and conventional hydroelectric power generating equipment including troubleshooting, and minor maintenance and repair work;
• River management via operation and monitoring of flow control gates, downstream conventional hydroelectric power stations, and fishway equipment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements;
• Routinely inspect plant equipment, calibration of devices, coordination, planning and set-up of work activities and facilities maintenance support;
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in the operation and monitoring of hydro-turbine generators and auxiliary equipment, including high voltage switchyards and solar array;
• Maintain hourly and daily operational records and maintenance history of equipment;
• Monitor and enforce station security and control access through security gates;
• Investigate and report abnormal conditions observed during shift;
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures to safely isolate equipment in accordance with company policies;
• Communicate with external parties including ISO-NE and CONVEX;
• Perform preventative maintenance as well as other basic station upkeep including cleaning and painting;
• Read and understand engineering prints, mechanical drawings, and schematics;
• Use industry standards, procedures and best practices to achieve results;
• Performs duties in accordance with company HS&E and/or regulatory policies;
• Operate the generating units (start, stop and load adjustment) in addition to performing switching/tagging and energy isolation responsibilities;
• Lay out and set-up of work activities and facilities maintenance support;
• Collaborate with other departments such as, Engineering, Mechanics, Safety to ensure efficient and safe operation and maintenance of the facilities;
• Act as a team member with all FirstLight employees;
• Must maintain all licenses required for position;
• Responds to emergencies or unanticipated needs outside of normal working hours;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
• Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications / Skills

Physical Requirements

• Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, reaching, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, stacks, etc.), bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), feeling, talking and hearing for prolonged periods and performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in any weather, on station structures, ladders, staging and equipment for extended periods of time as well as exposure to hazards associated with hydro power plants such as high voltage equipment, loud noises and working underground in confined spaces.
• Ability to hear and understand audible alarms and detect changes in noise levels of equipment.
• Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed areas, pipes and the like) as required.
• Must be physically capable of performing demanding work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities.
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-faced respirators, fall protection equipment, hard-hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.;
• Ability to pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test (if applicable)
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret items such as, but not limited to, instruments, gauges, and manuals.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment as well as the ability to write and/or type.

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
 

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