Hydropower Plant Journeyman Operator

Quest Oracle Community; Washington; On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelan County Public Utility District #1 is seeking a Journeyman Operator for our generation facilities in Washington. The role involves operating and testing plant equipment, performing routine inspections, and supporting maintenance staff.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and effective communication within the control room and field teams. Willingness to train apprentices and maintain comprehensive logs is essential.

Qualifications

• No post-secondary education is required.

Responsibilities

• Control Room: handle switching and control functions for water releases, electrical production, and related systems.
• Inspections: regularly inspect generators, turbines, transformers, switchgear, and substations for proper operation.
• Switching/configuration: perform high voltage switching and tag-outs per safety rules.
• Communication: keep records and report plant operations to supervisors and crew.
• Safety: follow safety rules, attend safety meetings, and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain attendance and complete required training; comply with RCW/WAC requirements.

Education

No post-secondary education is required.

Job description

Chelan County Public Utility District #1 is seeking a Journeyman Operator for our generation facilities in Washington. The role involves operating and testing plant equipment, performing routine inspections, and supporting maintenance staff.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and effective communication within the control room and field teams. Willingness to train apprentices and maintain comprehensive logs is essential.