Hydro Plant Operator & Maintenance Technician

AgUpdate; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) invites applications for an Operator/Maintenance Craft Worker at the Summer Falls Power Plant in Washington. The role covers operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of hydro equipment with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Requirements include a Washington driver's license, two+ years of technical training in mechanics/electricity, and potential IBEW journey-level certification. Expect an hourly rate of $49.18–$66.26 and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two+ years of technical training in mechanics, electricity, or computer science desired.
• Valid Washington state driver license required.
• IBEW journey level card or ability to obtain within a specified time period.
• Possess or obtain First Aid including CPR training as provided by CBHP.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude; ability to read and interpret manuals, drawings, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Identify malfunctions in hydroelectric plant equipment and report to operators or supervisors.
• Monitor operation of generators, transformers, turbines and adjust to performance specs.
• Install or service motors, engines, pumps, and hydraulics.
• Maintain logs and records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.
• Lift/move loads using cranes, hoists, and rigging; work rotating shifts and weekends.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in mechanics/electricity/computer science

IBEW journey level card

Washington State Driver License

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Welding

Cranes and rigging

Job description

Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBHP) invites applications for an Operator/Maintenance Craft Worker at the Summer Falls Power Plant in Washington. The role covers operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of hydro equipment with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Requirements include a Washington driver's license, two+ years of technical training in mechanics/electricity, and potential IBEW journey-level certification. Expect an hourly rate of $49.18–$66.26 and rotating shifts.