Control & Electrical Technician

About the Role

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. A Control and Electrical Technician (CET) repairs plant instrumentation and control systems under the direction of a maintenance supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, adjust, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair:
  • AC and DC electrical power and auxiliary supply equipment (low voltage and medium voltage)
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic sensing, measuring and control equipment
  • General electrical work
  • Data acquisition systems, coordinated control, supervisory, communications systems, telemetering and other control schemes in and associated with steam plant facilities
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams
• When assigned, direct and instruct trainees and helpers
• With appropriate training, perform other maintenance functions as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must provide documented journeyman level experience, and pass a written test demonstrating journeyman level knowledge
• Demonstrated academic courses in mathematics, electrical theory, and electronics
• Knowledge of plant control systems such as turbine control computer, plant computer monitoring systems
• Must be able, when necessary, to work rotating 12 hour shifts
• Ability to test, repair and calibrate plant instruments and controls
• Knowledge of computer software
• Ability to instruct and train apprentices in maintenance of plant instrumentation and control systems

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.

• 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