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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:

• 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

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
 

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