Highlights
Journeyman classification requires four years of applicable electrical maintenance experience achieved through successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program; OR two-year trade school or the equivalent such as military training; OR an Associate’s degree in the electrical field from an accredited college or university, plus two years of related experience. Independently perform electrical maintenance; troubleshoot and repair failures associated with electrical switchgear, rotating machinery, relays, controls, power plant meters, and associated wiring used to control operation of installed motor-driven pumps, valves, cranes, elevators, etc.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Richland, Washington |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
Description
Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.
Work with great people earning great money while contributing to clean energy.
Join the Energy Northwest team as we complete our 28th refueling outage at Columbia Generating Station.
GENERAL SUMMARY
This is a temporary position supporting the plant’s biennial refueling outage.
Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and associated testing devices related to operation of large nuclear generation plants.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Independently perform electrical maintenance; troubleshoot and repair failures associated with electrical switchgear, rotating machinery, relays, controls, power plant meters, and associated wiring used to control operation of installed motor-driven pumps, valves, cranes, elevators, etc.
- Perform surveillance tests on critical emergency power systems, both battery and diesel generated.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on installed electrical equipment.
- Perform installation work on modifications assigned to plant forces.
- Perform other tasks as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Journeyman classification requires four years of applicable electrical maintenance experience achieved through successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program; OR two-year trade school or the equivalent such as military training; OR an Associate’s degree in the electrical field from an accredited college or university, plus two years of related experience. Experience shall be in maintenance of industrial electrical switchgear, relays, controls, motors, generators, etc. A high school diploma or GED is required.
(For outage work only) At least five years applicable experience. Experience is applicable if it has been in the maintenance of equipment such as electrical switchgear and components, rotating machinery, relays, controls, power plant meters, and associated wiring to control operation of installed motor-driven pumps, valves, cranes, elevators, or other similar equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required.
This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:
$66.09
Pay In Lieu of Benefits Amount:
$1.50
Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF)
About Company
Energy Northwest produces reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible electric power and delivers it to Northwest public power utilities at the cost of production. Formed as a joint operating agency in 1957, the organization was created to serve the needs of public power by producing reliable, low-cost electricity while promoting public power activities in the region. Today the joint operating agency membership includes nearly every public power utility district in the state and several municipalities. The agency owns and operates four electricity generating facilities: White Bluffs Solar Station, Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project, Nine Canyon Wind Project and Columbia Generating Station (nuclear energy facility). Energy Northwest also provides operations and maintenance services for generating facilities owned by other utilities, and develops new power generation facilities to meet growing demand. Oversight of Energy Northwest operations is provided by an 11-member executive board and a board of directors comprising one representative from each member utility. The agency’s vision is to be the region's leader in energy generation and public power solutions through sustained excellence in performance. To achieve its vision, Energy Northwest works to understand and meet the energy needs of its members – the Washington state public power utilities who serve nearly 1.5 million ratepayers. Meeting the goal means measuring current performance while looking for solutions to meet the region’s future energy needs. The vision calls for a strong power portfolio, including a variety of electricity generating operations and professional and technical services. The agency’s mission is to provide our public power members and regional ratepayers with safe, reliable and cost-effective power. Energy Northwest member utilities and employees are the agency’s primary stakeholders. They serve the ratepayers of the Pacific Northwest through our members and the Bonneville Power Administration. To best serve the ratepayers, we strive to provide reliable power and other energy services to the region at the least cost, while protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of our employees and the public.