Hydro Plant Technician - Riverbend
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Mid
Bachelor's, Certification
Franklin, NH, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- At least two years of related experience in a power plant or industrial setting is highly preferred.
- Instrumentation and control system experience, including troubleshooting programmable logic controller-based control systems and general calibration of instrumentation devices, is preferred.
- Experience with basic industrial maintenance techniques is preferred.
- Maintain a valid driver's license.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A vocational certificate or degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences is preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, and Outlook, for business communication.
- Ability to perform manual tasks, including operating hand and power tools and lifting at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters.
- Ability to work in hot, noisy, and dark environments, often alone and isolated.
- Comfort working at heights and around water.
- Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level.
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods.
- Ability to grip and manually manipulate items such as hand tools and machine parts, often in repetitive motion.
- Ability to read and identify labels, gauges, dials, and indicators encountered while performing job duties.
- Clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations and giving and receiving instructions over a radio.
- Unwavering commitment to safety for employees, contractors, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily plant and intake inspections.
- Start and stop generating units and auxiliary equipment according to established procedures.
- Conduct safety inspections and monitor security systems, keeping accurate logs and reports.
- Operate heavy equipment and hand and power tools, including chain saws.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance to support plant reliability.
- Work on a rotating schedule to cover weekend duty and holidays.
- Assist in developing plant safety and job safety analysis procedures.
- Respond to calls at all hours to address emergent plant issues.
- Coordinate and supervise contractors performing their activities.
- Participate in company safety programs.
- Communicate and report downtime-related events to the regional manager in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
- Instrumentation and control system experience, including troubleshooting programmable logic controller-based control systems and general calibration of instrumentation devices.
- Experience with basic industrial maintenance techniques.
- At least two years of related experience in a power plant or industrial setting.
- A vocational certificate or degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, and Outlook, for business communication.
About the company
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy buys, upgrades, and operates small hydroelectric plants in the United States to generate electricity and sell it in wholesale power markets. It owns 85 hydro facilities with about 690 MW of capacity spread across multiple states, often restoring underperforming sites to boost output and reliability. Since being acquired by Ontario Power Generation in 2018 and merging with Cube Hydro Partners in 2019, it operates as a wholly owned subsidiary with its own board and management. Its goal is to grow clean power generation, diversify its asset base, and supply reliable electricity to North American customers while maintaining dam safety and environmental stewardship.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$100M
Headquarters
Morristown, New Jersey
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The October 1, 2026 Relevate partnership adds fee-based asset management and staffing leverage.
- Lightstar’s 1.2-gigawatt solar pipeline expands Eagle Creek beyond hydro growth.
- Rising electricity demand favors baseload hydropower, especially with 700 megawatts serving 260,000 homes.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 litigation ended in a $25 million settlement over a dam drawdown.
- Mongaup Falls repairs underscore ongoing FERC, safety, and infrastructure remediation burdens.
- A serious dam failure or license revocation could force shutdowns across Eagle Creek’s portfolio.
What makes Eagle Creek Renewable Energy unique
- Eagle Creek operates 85 hydroelectric facilities across 18 states, diversifying hydro risk.
- October 1, 2026, Eagle Creek began managing Relevate’s run-of-river portfolio, expanding operating scale.
- The 2024 Lightstar acquisition added community solar, giving Eagle Creek hydro-plus-solar optionality.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Hybrid Work Options