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JOB SUMMARY:

The Chaudière Dam Assistant Operator, working in collaboration with the Operator on duty, is responsible for assisting the Operator with all work aspects of regulating the water level in the river to provide the energy generation stations with the adequate fore bay level allowing them to generate to the maximum of their capacity. The Assistant Operator is required to follow the Operator’s instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English is essential, both oral and written;
• Basic knowledge of French, both oral and written.
• Valid Fall Prevention Certificate considered an asset;
• Valid Lift Truck driver certificate considered an asset;
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate considered an asset.
  The terms and conditions of employment are governed by the collective agreement between Chaudière Water Power Inc. and Unifor, Local 73.
  Chaudière Water Power Inc. may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
  Location:
  Ottawa, ON
  Posting End date (if applicable):
  February 17, 2025
  Portage Power is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
  Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:

• Assist with monitoring water levels and making adjustments as required
• Immediately report to the Operator any defects which may impair the proper and safe operation of the hoists
• Communicate occasionally with the CHLP Powerhouse and Hydro Quebec Operators to provide them with water usage directives
• Operate the hoists in a careful manner so their normal operation function is fully maintained
• Lubricate essential components of the equipment as needed
• Correct any defects that can be remedied using non-tradesman skills and the tools available, otherwise, refer all corrections to the Supervisor
• Assist with ensuring that spans are ready to be operated at all times
• Ensure that all tools and materials used for duties are kept in proper and safe working order and are returned to their proper storage location after use
• Comply with all rules for personnel safety while on the Dam (refer to appendix 6 of the Health and Safety Guide) and work in a safe manner so as not to risk the safety of any person or to damage any piece of equipment
• Maintain all working areas and ensure they are clear of snow, ice and debris.
• Maintain the working area in the offices, locker room, boiler room, electrical room, diesel room, etc. ensuring they are clean and tidy
• Perform maintenance on property and equipment as needed
• Paint identification number or signs on hoist rams or the Dam
• Paint building and equipment
• Change light bulbs
• Perform minor repairs to building components, doors, furniture and shelving
• Perform minor repairs to stop logs, log rollers, skids and steam lances
• Perform minor repairs to enclosures on log hoist machines
• Repair signs, buoy boxes, sand box, etc.
• Perform other handyman duties as may be assigned from time to time, provide they are not part of what is normally skilled trades work and provided that tools and materials are made available to complete the work (Ex: prepare the steam lances in the fall for usage in the winter months)
• Intercept and warn all unauthorized personnel who may enter the dam premises
• Use warning horns to warn any boaters upstream or downstream that may approach too closely to the dam
• Monitor and operate the emergency boiler (Ex: adding protection product to boiler water, blow down, etc.)
• Monitor and operate the steam pressure washer units
• May be required to provide guidance and training to new employees in the assistant operator replacement position