Hydro Operations & Maintenance Technician Position Available In Union, South Carolina

Hydro Operations & Maintenance Technician 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 420 River St, Lockhart, SC 29364

About Lockhart Power Company:

Founded in 1912, Lockhart Power Company is an investor-owned electric utility located in the Upstate of South Carolina. Our service area spans portions of five South Carolina counties: Spartanburg, Union, Cherokee, Chester, and York. We provide cost-effective and reliable electric power generation, transmission, distribution, and lighting services to a range of residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers. Lockhart Power Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Enriching our culture through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. www.lockhartpower.com

Job Overview:

Operates and maintains the location’s hydroelectric generating facility, including buildings, dams, grounds, and equipment. Performs general maintenance to various electrical, programmable logic controllers (PLC), hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical devices. Makes standard hydroelectric plant operating decisions in accordance with established procedures. The primary location for this position is Chappells, South Carolina. Needs to respond to the facility within 45 minutes.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Regulates the flow of water through turbines that generate electricity. Monitors operations and controls the flow of electricity out of the plant. Performs scheduled maintenance and equipment tests. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and mechanical malfunctions. Utilizes computers to perform various tasks. Needs to be able to respond to facility within 45 minutes.

Specific Skills:

General mechanical background Basic understanding of electrical circuits Good written and oral communication skills Ability to follow written and oral instructions Good organizational and planning skills Proficient in MS Office, especially

Outlook and Excel Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Industrial Electronics, Maintenance, or Mechatronics is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

One year of experience in a mechanical and/or electrical field is required; three years are preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

Valid Driver’s License Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

N/A Physical Requirements Possess close visual acuity, acuity to determine the accuracy of work, and acuity to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment. Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, repetitive motion, and exert up to 100lbs of force occasionally, 50lbs frequently, and/or 20lbs constantly to move objects Working Conditions Subject to activities inside and outside, extreme cold and extreme heat for more than one hour, hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to high heat or chemicals; and working in close quarters and narrow aisles or passageways.

Job Type:

Full-time Shift Schedule:

8-hour shifts, 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, rotating weekend shift once a month, working 4 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday. This position also requires you to be on-call, which could result in occasionally working additional hours at night, on the weekend, and on holidays.

Pay:

$28.00 – $32.00 per hour

Supplemental Pay:

Annual Bonus Benefits:

Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Parental leave Vacation 401(k) with company match Employee Assistance Program