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Apprentice Technician | Security Class 0

Newly inducted members of the department, Apprentices assist in low-risk maintenance tasks and observe operations to build knowledge. 

• Submit and pass the Engineering & Technical Services application through the Application Center

Apprentice Technicians have 1 month to complete their promotion requirements or they are exiled from the department. This is currently paused.

Service Technician | Security Class 1

Trusted with performing standard tasks and basic dam upkeep, Service Technicians are considered fully onboarded members of the department.

• Attend a Apprentice Orientation; 

• Attend a Hydroelectric Dam Operations Training; 

• Log and complete 5 maintenance/logistics activities; 

• Log 2 hours of total on-site activity; 

  • May be completed by performing routine maintenance and logistics, or by shadowing a ST+ performing dam operations; 

• Pass the Apprentice Final Exam with an 80% or above. 

Advanced Technician | Security Class 1

Advanced Technicians are experience and reliable technicians who assist Engineers, being permitted to handle more sensitive and critical systems.

• Log and complete 15 maintenance/logistics activities; 

• *Complete or assist with 7 power logs; 

  • 3 Upregulation Power Order

  • 3 Downregulation Power Order

  • 1 Peak Load Power Order

• Complete and pass 1 standard inspection report; 

• Complete 1 advanced inspection report with a grade of B or above; 

• Log 10 hours of total on-site activity; 

• Been in the department for at least 1 week. 

Senior Technician | Security Class 1

Senior Technicians are the most seasoned of the technician tier, often guiding apprentices and subordinates. They are trusted to manage operations independently, and are being prepared for transition into a full-fledged Engineer. 

• Log and complete 25 maintenance/logistics activities; 

• *Complete or assist with 12 power logs; 

  • 5 Upregulation Power Orders

  • 5 Downregulation Power Orders

  • 2 Peak Load Power Order

• Complete 2 advanced inspection reports, 1 with a grade of B or higher and 1 with a grade of A or higher

• Log 20 hours of total on-site activity; 

• Been in the department for at least 3 weeks. 

Facilities Engineer | Security Class 2 (Limit 25)

Facilities Engineers are the first tier of command, considered Junior Command, acting as shift leads and overseeing technicians during routine operations. 

• Log 30 hours of total on-site activity; 

• Been in the department for at least 1 month; 

• Pass the Engineer Academy application as a Senior Technician; 

  • Released on a limited, as-need basis

• Graduate from the Engineer (Command) academy. 

Staff Engineer | Security Class 2 (Limit 8)

Staff Engineers, considered Medium Command, act as team leads, responsible for providing technical and administrative expertise within their field to support subordinates and the High Command team. 

• Handpicked by the Lead Engineers & Technical Services Director; 

• Complete and pass the command probationary phase. 

Lead Engineer | Security Class 3 (Limit 4)

Lead Engineers, considered High Command, coordinate large-scale maintenance efforts and long-term operational strategy, directly supporting the Director in department-wide initiatives.

• Handpicked by the Techncial Services Director. 

Technical Services Director | Security Class 4 (Limit 1)

The Director, considered Central Command, is the executive head of all Engineering & Technical operations and administrative functions.

• Handpicked by the Department Overseer.