Journeyman Operator Maintenance

Pacific Power; Ariel (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a Journeyman Operator Maintenance (JOM) in Ariel, WA, 100% onsite, within the Power Supply department. The role operates hydro facilities, writes switching orders, performs tag-outs, and conducts routine checks, maintenance, and data logging across generators, penstocks, and related equipment.

The ideal candidate has power plant operation and maintenance experience and can obtain the required operator qualification and a Commercial Driver's License within six months.

Qualifications

• Power plant operation and maintenance experience.
• Must be able to pass Operator's qualification examination within 6 months.
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate power plants and write/switch orders
• Issue tag-outs on equipment within area of responsibility
• Perform routine station checks and keep logs
• Perform maintenance tasks and troubleshoot electrical equipment

Skills

Power plant operation

Operator qualification

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

A Journeyman Operator Maintenance (JOM) is a Journeyman Operator assigned to a Hydro Operating area whose primary function is to operate the facilities. They should be knowledgeable of all power plants, water impoundments, water conduits, and switching in their operating area, as prescribed by the Company. A JOM will operate power plants, write and perform switching orders, and issue tag-outs on equipment within his area of responsibility. This includes generators, penstocks, and other associated equipment. A JOM will perform all the duties assigned that are the normal duties on a hydro project, within his classification and qualifications, including substation inspection, station and line switching, routine station checks, keeping a log, and performing maintenance tasks for which they have been trained. Maintenance tasks may include light vehicle maintenance, using multimeter and clamp-on ammeter test equipment, and changing shear devices on wicket gates. Other maintenance tasks could include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and replacing non-generating low voltage equipment, gathering thermal data, performing exciter and collector ring brush maintenance on constant pressure rigging in generator equipment, and working under the direction of the appropriate craft when performing minor maintenance on solenoids, switches, and PLCs.

Additionally, a Journeyman Operator Maintenance shall be qualified to do minor construction, repair and maintenance of facilities used in the hydro department, construction of roads, trails and bridges, mixing and pouring of concrete and they will operate designated mobile equipment.

Requirements

• Power plant operation and maintenance experience.
• Must be able to pass Operator's qualification examination within 6 months.
• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 114539

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: Ariel, Washington - Merwin Hydro Dam (100% Onsite)

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125

Hiring Range: $52.53 per hour

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

Nearest Secondary Market: Tacoma

Career Segment: Power Plant Operator, Electrical, Supply, Power Plant, Energy, Engineering, Operations

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