Job Description

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your day-to-day!

• Lead a team (Plant Managers and Operators).
• Manage employees scheduling, time management and timecard approvals
• Manage employees and put the resources in place to accomplish the necessary tasks for the proper functioning of the site
• Evaluate employees according to existing policies
• Give clear and measurable objectives to their employees based on the existing policies.
• Manage, run, and supervise the operations of the hydroelectric power plant by way of scheduling, conducting, and documenting all regular monitoring and maintenance.
• Supervise the optimization of the hydroelectric power plant output and production.
• Manage, lead, and participate in the Preventive Maintenance program for plant and facilities equipment including the electrical and mechanical testing, repair of equipment and procurement of parts and supplies.
• Manage, lead and participate in the troubleshooting and resolution of alarms generated by the hydroelectric power plant to minimize downtime (availability 24 hours a day when on duty).
• Manage the daily work planning and operations activities.
• Assist the Operations and Maintenance Manager in planning major maintenance activities.

• Coordinate with the BC Hydro – Fraser Valley Office for outages and line switching.

• Manage any specialized contractors needed to perform maintenance and repairs for the power plant.

• Manage contractor and visitor orientation and safety.

• Manage overflow camp facilities for contractors and visitors.

• Adhere to and implement the Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety standards of Innergex.
• Innergex provides formal and in-house training, as required.

Your skills, our requirements!

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Red Seal certification.
• Advanced leadership skills to provide guidance on individual development, lead the modification of existing processes, and propose new solutions for improved efficiency.
• Practical work methods to take part in small projects and repairs with the goal of fully understanding general plant processes and operations.
• Adaptable: able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary ream environment consisting of Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Maintenance employees at all levels.
• Supportive of the development of new technologies and methods.
• Highly independent and self-directed: anticipates requirements, seeks opportunities, and develops and implements solutions to complex plant processes and operations.
• Safety: good understanding and applications of electrical, mechanical, and general safety.
• Experience as a Journeyman Millwright.
• Experience at managing and operations crews at industrial facilities.
• Experience with hydro plant operations, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), communications infrastructure, high voltage transmission lines (a definite asset).
• Experience reading and interpreting Engineering drawings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings.
• Must be a “hands-on”, self starter personality.
• Proven leadership skills with multi-disciplinary staff and projects.
• Very good interpersonal and communications skills (written, verbal and computer).
• Have a general appreciation for outdoors.
• Possess a BC driver’s license in good standing: experience with 4-wheel drives and snowmobiles is required (Class 1 driver’s licence, and asset).
• MS Office.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the Rutherford, BC site.

• This position is a O4 level.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Three weeks vacation to start.
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions.
• 100% employer-funded wellness account.
• Group Retirement plans with employer participation.
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program.
• Car allowance.
• Career development opportunities.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Innergex varies based on a wide range of factors, including skill set, education, and relevant experience. We are committed to pay equity and take internal equity among current team members into account when determining any final offer.

To support pay transparency, the hiring range for this position is $90 000–115 000 per year, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Your final base salary, if hired, will be determined by factors such as your skills, education, and experience, along with our commitment to internal equity.

Please note that it is not typical to hire at the top of the hiring range, as doing so limits opportunities for future salary growth. Innergex also offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

www.innergex.com

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.