Journeyman Hydro Mechanic

About the role

Perform maintenance, repair, and special project installations at nine hydroelectric plants located within the State of Utah that are mechanical/structural in nature. Assist with hydroelectric plants in the State of Idaho as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair duties include but are not limited to cooling coil systems, radial gates and trunnions, thrust and journal bearings, pumps, part machining, large diameter valves, bridge cranes and hoists, runners, shafts, high pressure riveted and welded penstocks with expansion joints, gearboxes, slide gates, governor systems, and pressure vessels
• Perform vibration/alignment analysis and realignment when necessary
• Safe and efficient heavy equipment operation
• Safe performance of load rigging and lifting
• Analyze plant drawings to perform troubleshooting or project development
• Perform troubleshooting and/or identifying operational issues that require unexpected urgent repair
• Routinely evaluate condition of existing units and appurtenances to provide condition assessment to maintenance foreman
• Assist maintenance foreman with development of maintenance outage plans that include scope, cost, and schedule
• Assist maintenance foreman with development of scope for emergent projects that include cost estimates, alternatives analysis, schedule, and justification

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Journeyman experience in the following areas: Machine Shop, Pipe Fitting, Welding, Hydraulics, Pump Repair, Industrial Mechanics
• A certified welder with pressure vessel certification
• 5 years of power plant experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Welding and related subjects: 18 semester hrs / 27 quarter hrs
• Machine shop and related subjects: 18 semester hrs / 27 quarter hrs
• Industrial mechanics: 6 semester hrs / 9 quarter hrs
• Trade math or equivalent: 6 semester hrs / 9 quarter hrs
• Must have a current CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Pay

$57.56 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time