Mechanic - Outage

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Northwest is seeking a skilled Mechanic to support the biennial refueling outage at the Columbia Generating Station in Richland, WA. The role focuses on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, and rotating machinery, with advanced tasks in welding, HVAC, and crane operations.

The position requires a four-year apprenticeship or equivalent training plus extensive outage experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year apprenticeship completed or equivalent training with experience.
• Two-year trade school or equivalent military training plus three years of experience.
• Associate degree in mechanical field plus three years of experience.
• Outage workers may have a high school diploma or GED with five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test rotating equipment such as pumps, fans and gearboxes.
• Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test valves, piping, valve operators, tanks, etc.
• Perform rigging duties and crane operation.
• Perform specialized maintenance tasks including welding, machining, HVAC maintenance, reactor vessel maintenance, specialized valve and valve operator maintenance, specialized rotating equipment maintenance, diesel engine maintenance, and fire protection maintenance.
• Decontaminate, clean, and overhaul contaminated tools and equipment.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Welding

Machining

HVAC maintenance

Valve maintenance

Crane operation

Education

Journeyman apprenticeship

Two-year trade school or equivalent military training

Associate degree in mechanical field

High School Diploma or GED for outage work

Job description

## Mechanic - OutageApply: Richland, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ26\\_337**Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.** **Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.** Work with great people earning great money while contributing to clean energy.Join the Energy Northwest team as we complete our 28th refueling outage at Columbia Generating Station.**GENERAL SUMMARY** This is a temporary position supporting the plant’s biennial refueling outage. Responsible for the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and associated tooling for a large nuclear generating plant. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** * Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test rotating equipment such as pumps, fans and gearboxes.* Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test valves, piping, valve operators, tanks, etc. Perform rigging duties and crane operation.* Perform specialized maintenance tasks including: welding, machining, HVAC maintenance, reactor vessel maintenance, specialized valve and valve operator maintenance, specialized rotating equipment maintenance, diesel engine maintenance, and fire protection maintenance.* Decontaminate, clean, and overhaul contaminated tools and equipment. * Perform other tasks as required.**REQUIRED EDUCATION & EDUCATION** Journeyman classification requires four years of applicable experience achieved through: (1) successful completion of a 4-year apprenticeship; OR (2) 2-year trade school or equivalent military training plus three years of applicable experience; OR (3) an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the mechanical field plus three years of applicable experience OR 4) (For outage work only) High School Diploma or GED with at least 5 years applicable experience. Experience is applicable if it has been in the maintenance of equipment such as pumps, valves, engines, or HVAC units normally associated with power generating facilities. Must be able to provide documentation of apprenticeship, trade school, experience, and training. This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is: $66.09Pay In Lieu of Benefits Amount:$1.50 Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.