Hydro Generation Technician I, II, or III

Mission:
BED’s mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED’s four key values are: Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED’s vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.

This position is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the Winooski One Hydro Station. This position coordinates all aspects of plant operation and production of electricity in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.

Hydro Generation Technician I
$64,916.80 - $106,412.80 Annually
Pay Grade F20: $31.21 - $51.16 Hourly

Hydro Generation Technician II
$61,276.80 - $100,443.20 Annually
Pay Grade 13: $29.46 - $48.29 Hourly

Hydro Generation Technician III
$53,414.40 - $87,588.80 Annually
Pay Grade 10: $25.68- $42.11 Hourly

Please note, Burlington Electric is seeking to hire one Hydro Generation Technician. In addition to this posting, we will consider applications for Hydro Generation Technician II and Hydro Generation Technician III to fill this opening.

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week
Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

Essential Job Functions
-Operate all Control Room equipment that controls the turbines, generators, dam controls, and all other power generation systems.
-Inspect, monitor, and operate Station equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
-Ensure Station is operating within local, State, and Federal permitted limits for fishing programs, flow conditions, and quality control.
-Responsible for following proper lock-out, tag-out procedures and the safe operation of breakers, as outlined in BED’s Accident Prevention Manual.
-Monitor all personnel access to the Station.
-Monitor and maintain lubrication systems on all plant equipment.
-Maintain record of plant operational parameters, Daily Checklist, and Weekly Reports.
-Notify appropriate personnel of unusual occurrences or operating problems.
-Keep abreast and adhere to all Station safety policies and procedures.
-Train all Shift Supervisors semi-annually on the Winooski One Hydro Generating Stations control systems and train other personnel as needed.
-Responsible for keeping the Station clean.
-Lead the scheduling and implementation of the preventative maintenance program.
-Maintain Maintenance Order System for the facility including prioritizing maintenance requests and ensuring adequate equipment and materials.
-Lead the planning, scheduling and implementation of all maintenance activities for the scheduled Annual Outage, including any Major Overhaul.
-Establish reorder levels for plant to ensure adequate and cost-effective inventory levels.
-Recommend the purchase of spare parts, equipment replacements, lubricants, and tools for the Winooski One Hydro Station.
-Submit daily production calculations.
-Monitor weather and river flow conditions.
-Work after hours as needed to maintain the operation of the plant.
-Answer telephone calls after hours as needed to maintain the operation of the plant.
-Work with contractors to perform annual service as required for the Station equipment including turbines, generators, breakers, relays, high voltage connections, hydro rake, pressure vessels, boilers, and hoists.
-Perform tours of the facility.
-Responsible for operating the fish programs according to permitting parameters; conducting fish lifts, equipment maintenance and cleaning, tagging, and processing of fish, and transportation.
-Responsible for keeping the intakes clean and free of debris.
-Assist with the McNeil Station maintenance as needed.
-Ensure the hydro station is in compliance with any and all State and Federal codes and regulations.

Non-Essential Job Functions:
-Perform other related duties as required.
-Unload railcars at the McNeil Plant as needed.