Hydro Plant Mechanic & Operator

U.S. Department of the Interior; Idaho; On-site; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Palisades Powerplant Maintenance in Palisades, Idaho, seeks a Plant Mechanic/Operator to perform maintenance on hydroelectric powerplant equipment and related facilities.

The role requires operating cranes, welding across multiple methods, and driving responsibilities in a demanding environment. The position includes cross-training requirements, reporting duties, and a 60-minute commute threshold for emergency response.

Qualifications

• Experience performing mechanical maintenance in hydroelectric powerplant environments.
• Ability to operate and supervise crane and hoisting equipment.
• Proficiency with welding on aluminum, steel, stainless steel and cast materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of mechanical maintenance duties in a hydroelectric powerplant and related facilities.
• Operate bridge cranes and hoisting mechanisms to move, dismantle, assemble, overhaul, and repair machinery.
• Maintain logs, records, and reports for plant operations and equipment availability.
• Follow safe switching procedures and complete required cross training.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydroelectric plant operations

Welding (oxyacetylene, arc, TIG, MIG)

Crane operation

Driver's license

Tools

Lathes

Shapers

Milling machines

Drill presses

Band saws

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Palisades Powerplant Maintenance in Palisades, Idaho, seeks a Plant Mechanic/Operator to perform maintenance on hydroelectric powerplant equipment and related facilities.

The role requires operating cranes, welding across multiple methods, and driving responsibilities in a demanding environment. The position includes cross-training requirements, reporting duties, and a 60-minute commute threshold for emergency response.