Hydro Power Plant Operator: Lock & Gate Control

US Army Corps of Engineers; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Power Plant Operator to manage hydroelectric facilities and associated systems. The role requires operating turbines and auxiliary equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring safe, reliable plant performance.

The position involves rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with duties spanning equipment start/stop, load adjustments, and lock operations to facilitate vessel traffic and flow control.

Qualifications

• Experience with power plant operations and electrical control systems.
• Ability to perform duties requiring physical effort and shift work.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fully qualified hydro station operator at a hydroelectric power project with adjunct facilities including navigation lock, fishways, pumping plant, and spillway.
• Perform regular and specific inspections of project areas and equipment.
• Operate power project equipment to prescribed standards (start/stop/synchronize/adjust load and voltage).
• Operate navigation lock and control machinery for valves and gates for passing vessels.
• Operate gates to control flows and pool levels; discharge debris as needed.
• Conduct light cleaning and lubrication of equipment; perform operator-related PMs.
• Maintain security surveillance of the project.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Power Plant Operator to manage hydroelectric facilities and associated systems. The role requires operating turbines and auxiliary equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring safe, reliable plant performance.

The position involves rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with duties spanning equipment start/stop, load adjustments, and lock operations to facilitate vessel traffic and flow control.