Senior Production Technician - Hydro - CT

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $38-$45

Senior Production Technician CT

Location : Connecticut / New England South Region

About Relevate Power

Relevate Power is on a mission to become the most trusted 24 / 7 renewable energy provider in rural and suburban America. We develop, acquire, and operate hydropower, solar, and energy storage projectsdelivering clean, reliable energy to local organizations while prioritizing environmental health.

Our culture is built around a commitment to excellence, people development, and responsible asset management. We live by our values : growing people through our company, keeping our word, maintaining safe spaces, making data-driven decisions, embracing innovation, and achieving meaningful results.

Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and uplifting the communities we serve.

Position Overview

As a Senior Production Technician on the Plant Operations team, you will be a hands-on leader responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of hydropower plant equipment and systems. In addition to technical expertise, youll play a key mentoring roleguiding junior technicians and setting high standards in safety, reliability, and performance.

Your leadership and technical acumen will be instrumental in advancing our clean energy mission and ensuring the operational excellence of our facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of hydropower generation stations.
• Perform and oversee complex maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks on turbines and associated systems.
• Supervise gate changes and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
• Monitor and report critical conditions and instrument readings during periods of significant runoff to support real-time decision-making.
• Plan and execute station and dam operations with strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical issues; provide technical recommendations.
• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive equipment quality assessment and issue reporting program.
• Act as a contractor liaison as needed, reporting to supervisors or project managers.
• Ensure team compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) protocols.
• Operate in compliance with FERC regulations and support site readiness.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior Production Technicians.
• Set and model high standards in adaptability, professionalism, and response to emergencies or shifting priorities.
• Support operational continuity by being available for on-call duties, overtime, and emergency call-ins.
• Maintain flexibility to work at multiple stations, promoting collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Embody and promote Relevates values, supporting team cohesion and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Benefits

Health insurance

Join Relevate Power and help lead the way in transforming Americas renewable energy landscapeone community at a time.

Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.