Senior Production Technician

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Job Summary:

As theSenior Production Technician on the Plant Operations team, your
focuswill beon mentoring and transferring skills to junior
ProductionTechniciansandleveragingadvanced equipment operational and
maintenance skill sets.Youllbe responsibleforthe operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hydropower plant equipment
and systems, and providing guidance and support to the Production
Technicians. Your insightwill be instrumental in shaping the future of
our company and contributing to our mission of clean energy
transformation.

Responsibilities:

– Lead and oversee the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of
hydropower generation stations.
– Take charge of complex maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and
repairs on turbines and associated equipment, offering
technicalexpertiseand guidance to junior technicians.
– Supervise gate changes as instructed and
ensureaccuratedocumentation.
– Assume responsibility for monitoring and reporting conditions,
instrument readings, and data collection during periods of
significant runoff, making critical decisions tooptimizeplant
performance.
– Coordinate and execute station and dam operations while strictly
adhering to safety protocols and ensuring the highest standards of
safety.
– Identify, diagnose, and oversee the repair of hydraulic,electrical,
and mechanical system issues, providing technical recommendations.
– Implement a comprehensive equipment quality assessment program and
promptly report any issues, adhering to company specifications.
– Act as a contractor monitor whenrequired, reporting to the immediate
Supervisor or Project Manager, while also mentoring junior
technicians.
– Ensure rigorous compliance with Employer HSSE (Health, Safety,
Security, and Environment) policies and procedures,maintaininga
culture of safety within the team.
– Foster adherence to all operational requirements and procedures,
offering guidance andtrainingas necessary.
– Demonstrate exceptional adaptability, responding to changing
situations, emergencies, and multiple priorities in a dynamic work
environment, setting an example for junior technicians.
– Utilize corporate enterprise resource program (if applicable) for
time and expense entry, ensuringaccuraterecords aremaintained.
– Be readily available for overtime, on-call duties, and after-hours
“call-ins” as needed, supporting the operational continuity of the
hydropower plants.

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– Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to work at multiple
stations when necessary, promoting team cohesion and plant
efficiency.
– Provide mentorship and training to junior Production Technicians to
enhance their skills and knowledge base.
– Drive professional growth and development by setting and achieving
clearobjectivesin alignment with organizational goals.
– Promote and embody the companys core values, fostering a culture
of alignment and commitment among team members.
– Performadditionalduties and responsibilities as assigned by your
manager.