Power Plant Mechanic- Local 127

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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

Responsibilities

A Plant Mechanic is a Journeyman Mechanic who is responsible for installing and maintaining 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 blue print reading. Tasks may include but not limited to connecting compression fittings, removal and replacement of thermocouple assemblies and minor operation of equipment.

Requirements

- High School diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.

- Minimum one year Mechanic experience, (preferred experience in a power or chemical plant), OR completion of college level associate degree in related field of study; OR completion of an apprenticeship or other equivalent training that resulted in certification at the Journeyman level.

- Must be able to perform critical alignments on all rotating equipment using roto-align equipment. Includes pumps, fan and gearboxes.

- Must be able to weld low pressure, carbon steel pipe up to 6” in diameter.

- Must be able to install bearings, mechanicals seals, packing, and rebuild pumps, valves, and gearboxes.

- Must understand and utilize mathematical calculations for rigging purposes when lifting equipment.

- Must understand coal handling equipment and maintain coal belts and associated equipment.

- Must be able to perform machine shop work using a lathe, drill press, boring bar, etc.

- Must pass a Mechanic exam.

- Must pass a pre-employment physical exam.

- Must be able to work in power plant conditions and meet the physical demands as noted below.- Must have a positive team attitude when working with other team members.

- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

- Follows industry or specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health and environmental practices.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and/or smell. The employee 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Preferences

- Experience as a Journeyman Plant Mechanic

- Certified Welder

Additional Information

Req Id: 114371

Company Code: PACIFICORP

Primary Location: GLENROCK 100% ONSITE

Department: Power Supply Schedule: M-F 0630-1500

Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $53.58

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

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

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.