Journeyman Hydro Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and special project installations at nine hydroelectric plants within the State of Utah.
• Assist with hydroelectric plants in the State of Idaho as needed.
• Maintenance and repair duties include 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

• A qualified, experienced Journeyman.
• A certified welder with pressure vessel certification.
• 5 years of power plant experience.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A current CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Paid time off.
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114707
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: Ogden, Utah - Pioneer Plant (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 57PS