Mechanical/Electrical Technician

Operate and maintain hydro turbines, generators, governors, and associated equipment Locate and correct electrical and mechanical problems in hydro plants, hydraulic canal systems, irrigation canal systems, shops, and buildings Design, purchase, build, install, troubleshoot, and tune PLC controllers for SCADA sites Program graphics, install software, download alarm history, and manage internet/intranet system readings Travel as necessary to support Water System/Renewable Energy team needs Operate, maintain, install, repair, and inspect hydro turbines, generators, governors, exciters, switchgear, vibration monitoring equipment, trash removal systems, cranes, computer systems, backup generators, and cooling water pumps Assist with equipment, parts, and hardware specifications, planning, and purchasing Develop, maintain, repair, install, and program PLCs, SCADA systems, communication equipment, and RTUs Calibrate transducers and transmitters measuring canal flows, elevations, reservoir elevations, and hydro discharges Switch hydro plant and substation equipment out of service for emergency and scheduled inspections and maintenance Hold clearance orders, identify hazards, prevent outages, and perform scheduled substation inspections Participate in training to maintain mechanical/electrical technician qualifications and train others Participate in safety programs and maintain clean, OSHA-compliant plants and equipment Maintain and update equipment history, assist with blueprint updates, enter time, and make notifications through SAP Keep Water System Management informed of customer needs, risks, and other concerns Install, maintain, and repair canal gate operators, gearboxes, drive units, electric operators, structures, and related equipment Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Two-year associate degree in a technical discipline (electronics, electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical) and 3 years of experience in an industrial setting; or equivalent military training and 3 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical technician in an industrial setting OR high school diploma/GED and either a minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanical/electrical technician in an industrial setting, completion of a mechanical/electrical technician program, or other work experience/demonstrated performance indicating the required skills and ability Mechanical, electrical and electronics experience preferred Certified switching experience preferred SCADA and control systems experience preferred Hydro plant operation or maintenance experience preferred Must have and maintain a valid driver's license Must obtain certification in operation of the North Platte Hydro and associated systems Must be a certified switchman or able to pass the switchman certification exam Must recognize normal and potential hazards and problems before outages Must participate in safety programs and maintain OSHA-compliant plants and equipment Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional overnight work assignments Ability to be on call 24 hours per day, except as pre-arranged Ability to use computer-based systems including SAP Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting hydro turbines, generators, and SCADA systems, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective communication with the Water System Management team. Highest-signal resume keywords Hydro Plant Operation SCADA Systems Experience PLC Programming Mechanical/Electrical Technician Certification OSHA Compliance Hard Skills Hydro Turbine Maintenance Electrical Problem Solving Mechanical Problem Solving PLC Design and Installation Calibration of Transducers Equipment Inspection Troubleshooting System Readings Management Blueprint Updates Emergency Maintenance Soft Skills Team Collaboration Safety Awareness Communication Skills Training and Mentoring Certifications & Qualifications Valid Driver's License Switchman Certification North Platte Hydro Operation Certification Industry Keywords Hydraulic Canal Systems Irrigation Canal Systems Electrical and Mechanical Systems Industrial Setting Experience Safety Programs Tools & Technologies SCADA Systems PLC Controllers SAP Vibration Monitoring Equipment Computer-Based Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor