About Us

Great River Hydro (GRH) is New England’s largest producer of conventional hydropower. We own and operate 13 generating stations and 3 storage-only reservoirs on the Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers. Today, our unique capabilities and operational flexibility play a vital role in our region’s transition to a low carbon, reliable and secure energy future.

At GRH, our most important asset is our people. The GRH team includes over 100 highly skilled professionals who manage, operate, and maintain our facilities. Safety is our highest priority. Our GRH team members are committed to the safety and well-being of each other, our communities and our environment, every single day. Our safety culture drives our successful delivery of reliable, clean energy.

General Information

This recruitment is based on the terms and conditions as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please note that this is an entry level position, however, depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the most qualified candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical work, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) of high voltage electrical and other stored energy apparatus;
• Works independently completing more advanced O&M task packages as assigned;
• Supports senior qualified maintenance staff in the execution of scheduled and unplanned maintenance activities;
• Active control of low to high-risk service providers;
• Troubleshoots various electrical problems;
• Works scheduled and unplanned maintenance activities;
• Starts to develop a working knowledge of company policies/practices/methods/operating procedures;
• Participates in a variety of water management and operational support functions; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must possess advanced PC skills;
• Graduation from a recognized/related technical program or equivalent combination of education and experience required;
• Strong preference for candidates possessing a journeyman or master electrician license;
• Must possess advanced print reading and trouble shooting skills;
• Requires roving between all hydro sites;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; and
• Position is within an automatic progression stream based on successful completion of prescribed time limits and established written and practical progression tests.

Working conditions

• Must be able to lift/push/pull on a repetitive basis (up to 100lbs);
• Constantly moves throughout job site areas to complete daily tasks;
• Typically bends, stoops and crouches;
• Must be able to see and hear, or have corrected vision, both close and distant;
• Must be able to adjust vision focus and use peripheral vision and depth perception;
• Must be able to distinguish color-coded wires;
• Must be able to work while using ladders, man lifts, or reach booms without fear of heights; and
• This position is a safety sensitive role and requires physical movement daily.

Great River Hydro is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Great River Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.