Journeyman Plant Electrician

General Purpose

Must have 2 years power plant experience or have completed Power Plant Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, program, and replace electrical, electronic, and computer equipment and systems such as digital and analog control systems, A/C and D/C control circuits, magnetic starters, interlock systems, alarms, annunciators, and fire protection systems and recorders to ensure reliable and safe electric generation.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical equipment such as oil circuit breakers, generator complex, instrument transformers, bushings, commutators, bearings, resistors, controllers, and solid state devices.
• Maintain and repair electric cranes and all other electrical systems as found on mobile equipment and/or plant electrical systems, including air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and environmental protection equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate high voltage switchgear and equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, and reactors which control the flow of electricity from the generating units.
• Maintain and calibrate recorders and vibration equipment.
• Set up and test various electrical equipment with the use of special testing devices to measure voltage, current, and resistance or locate faults, malfunctions, or device failures.
• Work from blueprints, manufacturer's bulletins, and instruction manuals to install, troubleshoot, or maintain electrical equipment.
• Operate various mobile equipment such as forklift, crane, backhoe, and cherry picker in the process of installing, repairing, or maintaining various electrical equipment.
• Set up rigging for the movement of heavy loads such as transformers and large motors.
• Maintain electrical metering and monitoring equipment such as recording charts, meters, meggars, and scopes.
• Train, instruct, and direct the work of apprentices and helpers as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Inspect all electrical equipment in assigned area and perform routine preventive maintenance to insure continuity of electrical service.
• Prepare various reports such as motor reports, maintenance reports, equipment readings, safety inspections, battery reports, and other special reports as required by supervision for evaluating plant equipment and operations.
• May be required to certify in special plant equipment to meet state and federal requirements.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Must pass IBEW local 57 examination, which includes Electrical Theory, industrial maintenance experience, and practical testing. (Qualified candidates will be contacted with testing information)

Preferences

(Not specified)

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.

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

Additional Information

Req ID: 114606
Company Code: Pacificorp
#PM25
Primary Location: Huntington
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $57.76