Utility Worker

Talen Energy; Colstrip (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Colstrip, MT-based utility position at Talen Energy is seeking a hands-on worker to clean plant areas and scrubber vessels, using high-pressure water blasting. Tasks include assisting mechanics, sandblasting, painting, and operating forklifts, loaders and other mobile gear in a hot, dusty environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic tool knowledge, and a valid driver's license. The role requires regular attendance and flexibility to perform various duties as assigned at

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• General knowledge of hand tools, power tools and mobile equipment.
• Valid Drivers’ License required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of scrubber vessels and other process equipment throughout the plant.
• Operating hydroblasting equipment.
• Operating mobile equipment, forklifts, loaders, dump trucks, etc.
• Operating jack hammers, chipping guns, descalers, etc.
• Assisting journeyman mechanics.
• General plant cleaning and painting.
• Sandblasting.
• Erecting pre-engineered scaffolding.
• Using a variety of hand tools.
• Experience and knowledge to use many different kinds of tools.
• Regular attendance and diligent work habits required.

Skills

hand tools

power tools

mobile equipment

drivers license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Colstrip, MT

Full time

R0004100

Starting Pay: 35.72 per hour

Job Summary

The Utility position has primary responsibility for cleaning throughout the plant and scrubber vessels. This involves removing ash and coal dust accumulation and scale deposits using high pressure water blasting equipment. It requires working in hot, dusty and sometimes humid confined spaces. Much of the work is at elevated locations with access provided with scaffolding or available equipment surfaces using safety harnesses and fall protection systems. Utility personnel may assist mechanics in performing routine maintenance and major overhaul of plant equipment. They will be assigned to clean-up, painting, weed cutting and other duties as assigned. Utility personnel operate hydraulic loaders, dump trucks, forklifts and other mobile equipment in addition to using a wide variety of hand tools, and other equipment throughout the plant. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

1. Cleaning of scrubber vessels and other process equipment throughout the plant.

2. Operating hydroblasting equipment.

3. Operating mobile equipment, forklifts, loaders, dump trucks, etc.

4. Operating jack hammers, chipping guns, descalers, etc.

5. Assisting journeyman mechanics

6. General plant cleaning and painting.

7. Sandblasting.

8. Erecting pre-engineered scaffolding.

9. Using a variety of hand tools.

10. Experience and knowledge to use many different kinds of tools.

11. Regular attendance and diligent work habits required

Basic Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED 2. General knowledge of hand tools, power tools and mobile equipment

2. Valid Drivers’ License

3. Passed or be able to pass the Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets.

Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.

We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .