Hydro Control Operator

Pacific Power; Washington; On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with match

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Ariel, Washington (Merwin Dam) seeks a Hydro Control Operator on a full-time, onsite basis. You will be in charge of the project on shift, dispatching duties and ensuring safe, reliable generation across the Lewis River projects.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, basic reading of safety rules and manuals, the ability to write routine reports, and strong communication skills. Prior power generation operations experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hydro project on shift and dispatch duties.
• Monitor flows and adjust generation across multiple sites as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Reading manuals

Writing reports

Power generation ops

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

BE GREAT!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: ARIEL, WA, US, 98603
Company: PacifiCorp

Responsibilities

A Hydro Control Operator (HCO) is an Operator on shift at the Merwin project who: (a) is in charge of the project and dispatches duties; (b) monitors flows and adjusts generation for the Lewis River, Wallowa Falls, Bend, Cline Falls, Prospect Projects, and others as may be assigned to Merwin Headquarters; (c) is qualified as a Hydro Operator A; (d) will provide direction in establishing and issuing tagouts on hydro facilities; and (e) will maintain

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Power Generation operation experience

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 114384

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: Ariel, Washington (Merwin Dam) (100% Onsite)

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125

Hiring Range: $63.11 per hour

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

Nearest Secondary Market: Tacoma

Career Segment: Hydro, Supply, Engineering, Operations