Hydro Operator

The Hydro Operator will work with the Supervisor, Mainland Operations, and the entire operations team, to ensure safety, environmental, production, and annual budget targets are achieved. In this position, you will also provide support to project upgrades and construction of future projects that may connect with BluEarth’s British Columbia hydroelectric assets, as well as assist and support O&M activities at additional BluEarth facilities.

Accountabilities and Duties

• Monitor and assess the performance of the Culliton & Furry Creek Hydro facilities, through annual operating reviews, including production, corrective, and preventative maintenance programs;
• Respond to operational upsets of every nature in a timely fashion;
• Lead the Culliton and Furry Emergency Response Plan (ERP) execution in the event it is initiated;
• Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to teamwork, creativity, and positive morale;
• Maintain close working and harmonious relationships with all external stakeholders;
• Work with BluEarth staff and service providers to maintain various stream gauges and keeping them up to appropriate standards, downloading, analyzing, and compiling data to ensure operational compliance;
• Ensure all environmental responsibilities are adhered to on a proactive basis by working closely with conservation authorities, and all applicable government agencies, as required by the site-specific approvals, using the regulatory group to support you in this;
• Submit any required reports on Health Safety & Environment, budget, production, availability, and other performance measures currently in place and to be developed;
• Uphold all aspects of BEAM's Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BEAM's activities are minimized and / or avoided;
• Uphold BEAM's values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company; and
• Other duties as required.

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