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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Production Millwright
Posted on December 13, 2024 by Employer details City of Nelson
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City of Nelson - Nelson HydroProduction MillwrightJob Title Production MillwrightDepartment Nelson HydroReports To Nelson Hydro Operations ManagerBargaining Unit IBEW 1003Pay Grid Level $51.84Date Developed May 2022JOB SUMMARY:The Production Millwright at Nelson Hydro is responsible for the overall general maintenance and repair of hydro generators, turbines, switchgear, control systems, and other related equipment at our Bonnington Power Plant. This role involves performing necessary repairs, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and ensuring the efficient operation of the power plant, and substations. The Production Millwright will also be responsible for general housekeeping, snowplowing duties, and assisting with the inspection and maintenance of electrical systems.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to proper safety procedures including the use of tools and materials and equipment operation. General maintenance of hydro generators, turbines, switchgear, control systems, forebay area (including trash racks, headworks, forebay gate and surrounding structure), powerhouse structure and substations. The Production Millwright shall perform necessary repairs to turbine bearings, motors, hydraulic systems, switchgear and other equipment as required, as well as determining the causes of shut-down and outages and taking corrective action to return equipment to regular service as quickly as possible. Perform general housekeeping in Power Plant, all buildings and property at the Plant site and all substations. Perform snowplowing duties as required at the Power Plant site and substations. Perform any other duties relative to system operation and maintenance within the scope of their abilities and training as directed by the Supervisor. Constructs, installs, repairs and maintains mechanical systems, assists in the maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, apparatus, electronic and supervisory controls, meters and protective relays. Read technical diagrams and blueprints. Perform general electrical and mechanical maintenance Assist with the inspection of transformers and circuit breakers and other Nelson Hydro assets. Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices. Assists in installing conduit and pipe to house electrical wires and other cables. Able to be assigned the ?Person in Charge? (PIC) accountabilities and responsibilities for Bonnington Falls Generating Station after twelve months of experience. Perform duties as directed by the person-in-charge (PIC); carrying out system switching and manually operating generating units in Power Generating Operations. Performs ?Standby? duties, including being available to respond to electrical system requirements within 20 minutes of notification. Maintain communications coverage for the duration of standby scheduled to ?operate? at Bonnington Falls Generating Station and the Nelson Hydro Substations. Assist in training and orientation of new employees, apprentices and employees. Ensures all contractors, and visitors entering the powerplant have received proper safety orientation. Perform line and substation inspections and switching operations as required. Liaise with warehouse and assembly of all materials required for electrical work. Install, test, operate, maintain and repair electrical equipment such as transformers and breakers on the Nelson Hydro electrical system. Assist other Nelson Hydro crews in restoring customer service during emergent conditions. Other duties as may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training and Experience Trade qualification as a Journeyman Millwright/Machinist with inter-provincial red seal certificate Experienced in electric utility systems, equipment, apparatus and protective devices and their clearances and isolation procedures Familiarity with digital, electromechanical protective devices would be a benefit Level 1 First Aid Bucket Rescue and Pole Top Rescue Training Confined Space TrainingSkills and Abilities Physic- LocationNelson, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$51.84HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #100179
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