Hydroelectric Machinist — Maintenance & Fabrication

Seattle City Light; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light is seeking skilled journey-level Machinists to maintain and repair hydroelectric generation and distribution equipment at our South Service Center in Seattle.

Applicants must interpret blueprints/schematics and fabricate parts per NEC and NEMA standards using lathes, mills, radial drill presses, sharpeners, and related shop equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance and overhauls of hydro-generators and turbines.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years journey-level machinist experience or four years machine work under journey-level supervision.
• Experience reflecting commitment to safety and code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and overhaul of hydroelectric generators, turbines, governors, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning powerhouse facility equipment.
• Fabricate and manufacture parts and equipment to NEC and NEMA standards.
• Inspect work performed by outside contractors for quality and specifications.
• Prepare written activity reports and repair procedures.
• Maintain overhead cranes and rigging equipment to WHSA standards.
• Serve as rigger or crane operator for moving and installing heavy machinery.

Skills

Advanced machinist skills

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Machinist apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Radial drill presses

Sharpeners

Job description

Seattle City Light is seeking skilled journey-level Machinists to maintain and repair hydroelectric generation and distribution equipment at our South Service Center in Seattle.

Applicants must interpret blueprints/schematics and fabricate parts per NEC and NEMA standards using lathes, mills, radial drill presses, sharpeners, and related shop equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance and overhauls of hydro-generators and turbines.