Power Plant Mechanic

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, equity, inclusion, and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain structural or mechanical equipment at the plant including fired and unfired pressure vessels, turbines, pumps, pulverizers, and piping systems.
• Daily interfacing with basic thermodynamics, hydraulics, and blueprint reading.
• Tasks may include but are not limited to connecting compression fittings, removal and replacement of thermocouple assemblies, and minor operation of equipment.
• Perform critical alignments on all rotating equipment using roto-align equipment, including pumps, fans, and gearboxes.
• Weld low-pressure, carbon steel pipe up to 6" in diameter.
• Install bearings, mechanical seals, packing, and rebuild pumps, valves, and gearboxes.
• Utilize mathematical calculations for rigging purposes when lifting equipment.
• Understand coal handling equipment and maintain coal belts and associated equipment.
• Perform machine shop work using a lathe, drill press, boring bar, etc.
• Maintain a positive team attitude when working with other team members.
• Follow industry or specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health, and environmental practices.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.
• Minimum 3-4 years Journeyman level Mechanical experience (preferred experience in a power or chemical plant), OR completion of a college-level associate degree in a related field of study with field experience, OR completion of an apprenticeship or other equivalent training that resulted in certification at the Journeyman level.
• Must pass a Written and Practical Mechanical exam.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and Drug and Alcohol test.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and work at heights.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Preferences

• Experience as a Journeyman Plant Mechanic.
• Certified Welder.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including Roth and savings options. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For non-union, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. Additionally, 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 Portland and Salt Lake City offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 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

$53.58 per hour.

Schedule

Full Time, 100% onsite.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.