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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.You\'llbe 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.

{=html} <!-- --> - 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 company\'s core values, fostering a culture of alignment and commitment among team members. - Performadditionalduties and responsibilities as assigned by your manager.