Hydro Maintenance Operator – PHP | Energy Northwest

Hydropower Foundation, Inc.; Sandy, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ARC incentive plan

Excellent benefits

Pension & 401(k) plan

Job summary

Energy Northwest is seeking maintenance personnel to independently operate and monitor a hydroelectric plant, with responsibilities including startup/shutdown actions, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting from diagrams and manuals. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a four-year trade school with at least one year of related industrial experience.

The position offers an ARC incentive plan and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement programs and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a four year trade school
• At least one year of experience in electrical, mechanical, operational and/or instrumentation at an industrial facility
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a four year trade school

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the plant, initiating startup or shutdown as appropriate
• Perform outage and routine maintenance tasks, troubleshoot systems with blueprints, diagrams and manuals
• Operate trucks and forklifts and perform rigging operations safely
• Conduct preventative maintenance and basic metal work, carpentry and repair tasks at a remote site
• Collect operational data and produce routine reports
• Follow all applicable policies and procedures

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or GED + 4-year trade

Tools

Fork lifts

Rigging equipment

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY Independently perform preventative maintenance and monitoring activities at the Hydroelectric Project. This could include plant startup, manual shutdown and re-start. Be capable of installing new equipment and replacement components and possess a broad range of maintenance and troubleshooting skills. Have some knowledge of regulatory requirements and applicable policies and procedures. Normally receives daily direction from the Station Leader but must be capable of making decisions independently. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES •As required, operate and monitor the plant, making operating adjustments including initiating startup or shutdown action as appropriate. •Perform all outage and routine plant maintenance tasks, troubleshoot systems utilizing blueprints, electrical diagrams and hardware component manuals. •Operate pickup trucks, fork lifts and perform rigging operations as assigned in a safe manner. •Conduct preventative maintenance as scheduled, and perform tasks such as simple metal work, carpentry, support equipment repair/servicing and other similar needs of this remote job site, •Collect operational data and produce routine reports. •Perform tasks in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED and completion of a four year trade school and at least one year of experience in electrical, mechanical, operational and/or instrumentation at an industrial facility. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a four year trade school. **Pay Range**$34.71 - $43.39 Hourly The salary listed represents the pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications. **Incentive Compensation**This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document. **Benefits**Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals. Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.