Hydro Control Operator: Power Dispatch & Plant Oversight

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

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.