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Posted : Tuesday, July 02, 2024 06:17 AM
*About Us*
FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer and energy storage company with operating and development assets in New England (ISO NE), Pennsylvania and New Jersey (PJM), New York (NYISO), and Ontario (IESO), with expansion to other regions actively underway.
Our mission and vision is to accelerate the de-carbonization of the electric grid by developing, owning, operating, and integrating large-scale renewable energy and storage assets to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable.
We operate dozens of facilities across North America and 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.
Our operating assets comprise a diverse portfolio of over 1.
6 GW of pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), battery storage, conventional hydroelectric generation, and solar generation.
Our development pipeline includes over 2,000 MW of solar, battery and offshore wind projects in various stages of development, and we are developing a portfolio of hybrid hydro, solar and battery projects that combine operational and development assets.
We have approximately 180 employees based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ontario and Pennsylvania, and our corporate headquarters are located in Burlington, MA.
*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 have an opening for an *Engineering and Construction Manager *to join our Engineering team at FirstLight Power.
This role can be based out of either of our beautiful offices in Northfield, MA or New Milford, CT.
Reporting to the Director, Asset Management, the Engineering and Construction Manager is responsible for leading the FirstLight engineering team.
Will provide engineering and technical support for generation and storage assets, manage the CAPEX budget and processes, manage construction activities and assignments which include oversight of engineering work performed by contracted engineers and others within the engineering organization.
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:* * Manage engineers within the US operation group, perform engineering and technical support activities, and advise and troubleshoot on issues related to operations facilities * Coordinate performance testing and reliability engineering activities * Work with the operations personnel to develop and prioritize CAPEX and major maintenance short term and long term budgets and support * Work with the development team to support project construction estimates * Create and or review bid packages (RFPs) * Participate in the selection of engineering consultants/contractors and manage their work * Manage CAPEX records and periodic reporting for operations and development projects * Coordinate closely with and support the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, the Chief Dam Safety Engineer, and the Senior Manager, Project Development, Business Development * Review technical materials provided by others to support due diligence on assets considered for acquisition * Develop and maintain technical libraries * Represent the company in public and professional organizations * Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned * Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures *Job Qualifications / Skills* * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, required * 10+ years’ engineering experience involving engineering, operation, and/or maintenance of power facilities * 3+ years’ experience managing teams * Power and/or construction industry experience is a significant preference * Performance testing experience * Demonstrable analytical and report writing skills * Prior experience managing contractors and consultants * Proven ability to work effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees under stressful conditions * Ability to work independently on implementing and developing engineering team goals and strategies is required * Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills * Experience with FERC and NERC compliance is preferred * Strong sense of integrity and ability to work independently * Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and database management * Strong communication and presentation skills * Must have a valid driver’s license *Physical Requirements* * Ability to climb heights and work in confined spaces.
* Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours.
* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
*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*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $125,000.
00 - $175,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * On-the-job training * Paid time off * Parental leave * Prescription drug insurance * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * New Milford, CT 06776: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Our mission and vision is to accelerate the de-carbonization of the electric grid by developing, owning, operating, and integrating large-scale renewable energy and storage assets to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable.
We operate dozens of facilities across North America and 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.
Our operating assets comprise a diverse portfolio of over 1.
6 GW of pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), battery storage, conventional hydroelectric generation, and solar generation.
Our development pipeline includes over 2,000 MW of solar, battery and offshore wind projects in various stages of development, and we are developing a portfolio of hybrid hydro, solar and battery projects that combine operational and development assets.
We have approximately 180 employees based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ontario and Pennsylvania, and our corporate headquarters are located in Burlington, MA.
*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 have an opening for an *Engineering and Construction Manager *to join our Engineering team at FirstLight Power.
This role can be based out of either of our beautiful offices in Northfield, MA or New Milford, CT.
Reporting to the Director, Asset Management, the Engineering and Construction Manager is responsible for leading the FirstLight engineering team.
Will provide engineering and technical support for generation and storage assets, manage the CAPEX budget and processes, manage construction activities and assignments which include oversight of engineering work performed by contracted engineers and others within the engineering organization.
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:* * Manage engineers within the US operation group, perform engineering and technical support activities, and advise and troubleshoot on issues related to operations facilities * Coordinate performance testing and reliability engineering activities * Work with the operations personnel to develop and prioritize CAPEX and major maintenance short term and long term budgets and support * Work with the development team to support project construction estimates * Create and or review bid packages (RFPs) * Participate in the selection of engineering consultants/contractors and manage their work * Manage CAPEX records and periodic reporting for operations and development projects * Coordinate closely with and support the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, the Chief Dam Safety Engineer, and the Senior Manager, Project Development, Business Development * Review technical materials provided by others to support due diligence on assets considered for acquisition * Develop and maintain technical libraries * Represent the company in public and professional organizations * Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned * Complies with all FirstLight policies and procedures *Job Qualifications / Skills* * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, required * 10+ years’ engineering experience involving engineering, operation, and/or maintenance of power facilities * 3+ years’ experience managing teams * Power and/or construction industry experience is a significant preference * Performance testing experience * Demonstrable analytical and report writing skills * Prior experience managing contractors and consultants * Proven ability to work effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees under stressful conditions * Ability to work independently on implementing and developing engineering team goals and strategies is required * Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills * Experience with FERC and NERC compliance is preferred * Strong sense of integrity and ability to work independently * Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and database management * Strong communication and presentation skills * Must have a valid driver’s license *Physical Requirements* * Ability to climb heights and work in confined spaces.
* Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours.
* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
*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*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $125,000.
00 - $175,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * On-the-job training * Paid time off * Parental leave * Prescription drug insurance * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * New Milford, CT 06776: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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• Location : 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield, MA
• Post ID: 9154543815
