Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator

Energy Northwest is seeking a Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator in Sandy, OR. The role involves preventative maintenance, plant operations, troubleshooting, and equipment installation at a hydroelectric facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, trade school completion, and relevant experience. The position requires independent decision-making and adherence to safety protocols. Energy Northwest offers a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plans.
About the position

GENERAL SUMMARY Independently perform preventative maintenance and monitoring activities at the Hydroelectric Project. This could include plant startup, manual shutdown and re-start. Be capable of installing new equipment and replacement components and possess a broad range of maintenance and troubleshooting skills. Have some knowledge of regulatory requirements and applicable policies and procedures. Normally receives daily direction from the Station Leader but must be capable of making decisions independently. This position is located near Portland, Oregon. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES As required, operate and monitor the plant, making operating adjustments including initiating startup or shutdown action as appropriate. Perform all outage and routine plant maintenance tasks, troubleshoot systems utilizing blueprints, electrical diagrams and hardware component manuals. Operate pickup trucks, forklifts and perform rigging operations as assigned in a safe manner. Conduct preventative maintenance as scheduled, and perform tasks such as simple metal work, carpentry, support equipment repair/servicing and other similar needs of this remote job site, Collect operational data and produce routine reports. Perform tasks in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor the plant, making operating adjustments including initiating startup or shutdown action as appropriate.Perform all outage and routine plant maintenance tasks, troubleshoot systems utilizing blueprints, electrical diagrams and hardware component manuals.Operate pickup trucks, forklifts and perform rigging operations as assigned in a safe manner.Conduct preventative maintenance as scheduled, and perform tasks such as simple metal work, carpentry, support equipment repair/servicing and other similar needs of this remote job siteCollect operational data and produce routine reports.Perform tasks in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.Requirements

High school diploma or GED and completion of a four-year trade school and at least one year of experience in electrical, mechanical, operational and/or instrumentation at an industrial facility. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year trade school.Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package.Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more!Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.