Backup Waterguard

About the role

As a Backup Waterguard you will help keep the dam, intakes, desander/desilting basin, conveyance line, surge tank and penstock operating efficiently. You will work closely with the Operations and Maintenance team, the Resource Supervisor and the NOCC in a purpose‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted water supply to the conveyance line and penstock intakes through proper operation and maintenance of hydro facilities and civil structures.
• Keep intakes and water sources free from silt or obstruction and perform weir declogging to maintain smooth inflow.
• Monitor and maintain water levels to achieve maximum utilization in line with Water Resource Management standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and initial corrective actions for minor system issues and report abnormalities to supervisors.

Required profile

• Highly observant and detail‑oriented, able to monitor systems during high flow and perform accurate streamflow/gauging.
• Proactive in troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis (RCA) and implementing initial corrective measures.
• Strictly safety‑conscious, applying Safety Management procedures and protecting the environment at the worksite.
• Collaborative and communicative, coordinating effectively with plant operators, maintenance personnel and the NOCC.

Required skills

• Proficiency with hydro facilities, civil structures, water‑diversion systems and Water Resource Management standards.
• Strong skills in system troubleshooting, streamflow/gauging, weir declogging and basic Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Experience in hydro operations is preferred.