Hydro Supervisor

About the role: The Hydro Supervisor performs duties in connection with the supervision, operation and maintenance of hydroelectric powerhouse/ dam equipment located in Watertown NY in accordance with plant procedures, operating instructions, safety regulations and industry practices.


Why Eagle Creek?

• A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
• Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart.
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise, direct and perform any duties required in the operation of the powerhouse and dam according to general system or plant operating orders or making changes in operations as necessary.
• Direct and perform duties required to place equipment in service, remove from service, and properly release equipment for maintenance work.
• Make inspection tours to check powerhouse and dam conditions, gauges, and records for satisfactory performance.
• Instruct and train employees in operations job duties. Give assistance and advice to employees in order to maintain safety and maximum efficiency operation.
• Determine causes of unusual or improper operating conditions or equipment failure and take necessary actions to correct and prevent reoccurrence.
• Compute river flow from available data.
• Keep informed of safety practices (personal & dam safety) and governmental regulations.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of fire protection systems, procedures and proper use of firefighting equipment.
• Maintain records of all operating conditions and changes during a shift.
• Be proficient in use of company email system.
• Be proficient in accessing operating information via the internet and company intranet systems.

What you’ll need:

• At least five years of related experience in a power plant or industrial setting highly preferred.
• The ability to lead, supervise, and delegate tasks as needed.
• An unwavering commitment to safety, both for ECRE employees and contractors and the public in general.
• Instrumentation and control system experience, including troubleshooting of PLC based control systems and general calibration of instrumentation devices preferred.
• Ability to communicate and report all downtime related events in a timely manner to the regional manager.
• Experience with basic industrial maintenance techniques preferred.
• The ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational certificate or degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, etc.) for use in business communication.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to:
  • The operation of hand and power tools and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Being able to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters.
  • Ability to work in hot, noisy, and dark environments, often alone and isolated.
  • Comfortability working at heights and around water.
  • Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection.
  • Reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level.
  • Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
  • Grip and manually manipulate, often in repetitive motion, items such as but not limited to hand tools and machine parts.
  • Read and identify labels, gauges, dials, and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties.
• Possess clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations and giving/receiving instructions over a radio.

Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer