About Us
FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montréal, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.
FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec. In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and the recently acquired Hydromega, which is headquartered in Montreal.
We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.
We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it! We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.
Position Detail:
We are looking for an experienced Station Mechanic to join our Operations team for this position in Falls Village, CT.
The Station Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for performing mechanical work associated with constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and overhaul of all equipment at all FirstLight’s Falls Village, CT location and the related waterways, appurtenances, structures, and other facilities as assigned.
Our ideal candidate possesses experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight’s continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Operate, monitor, construct, install, maintain, adjust, and repair all types of equipment in the Falls Village Station as assigned;
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance including welding tasks for the overhaul and maintenance of equipment;
- Perform operational activities required for startup, shut down, and normal operation of plant equipment;
- Complete and maintain logbook entries, maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and environmental records;
- Complete Lockout/Tagout of equipment as required to safely maintain equipment;
- Utilize hand and power tools, lathes, grinders, drill presses, shapers and measuring instruments;
- Read, interpret and utilize mechanical and construction drawings to complete assignments and troubleshoot systems;
- Rig and move large equipment/components with minimum supervision;
- Maintain a safety focus by monitoring activities with an emphasis on adherence to all safety/environmental regulations and policies;
- Regularly communicate with supervisor to provide timely updates regarding work and projects;
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
- Comply with all FirstLight policies and procedures.
Job Qualifications / Skills
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent; related trade school or training, a plus;
- 5+years’ experience in a power plant, chemical, gas, or similar facility;
- Machine shop skills such as welding, cutting, brazing, and heavy rigging is strongly preferred;
- Strong experience with hand and power tools, required;
- Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and construction drawings;
- Proven ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment with a strong degree of accuracy;
- Experience with confined space entry, preferred;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail;
- Intermediate computer skills;
- Must have a valid driver’s license;
- Must be able to participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation schedule with the ability to respond to plant emergencies within 1 hour of call;
- Availability for overtime, weekend and holiday work, required.
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically able to do strenuous work for extended periods of time at elevated and subterranean locations in a variety of adverse indoor and outdoor work conditions and be capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, stacks, etc.), stooping, squatting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting (min. 50lbs);
- Must be able to work near water including the river, dam, and power canal areas;
- Must be able to hear audible alarms to respond to associated equipment malfunctions;
- Able to read and interpret complex written manual and digital material;
- Capable of performing repetitive motions;
- Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments, gauges, and manuals and the like;
- Must be physically capable of entering and working in confined spaces such as crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed areas, pipes and the like;
- Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses etc.
Why Work for FirstLight?
We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.
Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture. Some of our benefits for eligible employees include:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Care
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Annual Performance Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program
FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
FirstLight’s values are:
Respect – Integrity – Safety – Excellence – Innovation - Team
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