Hydro Generation Facility Mechanic, Cowlitz

Full Job Description

As a Hydro Project Mechanic, you’ll have an opportunity to:

• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair equipment associated with the operations of hydroelectric generating facilities and hatcheries, including pumps, valves, overhead cranes, emergency generators, hydroelectric governors and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair equipment associated with the operations of fish facilities, to include pumps, screens, fish crowders, water supply and water treatment systems.
• Inspect, maintain and repair of heavy equipment, work boats, and emergency generators associated with the operations of the hydro project.
• Make drawings or plans and fabricate hardware from raw materials using shop equipment and machinery
• Maintain project well and potable water systems, raw water disposal and fire maintenance systems
• Lead a work party in performing maintenance or repair work
• May perform other related incidental work
• Assist the System Power Dispatcher in plant control

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather; in high or confined places or near high voltage power lines and in loud environments.

For more information about Tacoma Power's Hydroelectric Projects, please go to the Tacoma Public Utilities website at http://www.mytpu.org/tacomapower/about-tacoma-power/dams-power-sources/hydro-power.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent, valid driver’s license and one of the following:

Three years training in industrial mechanical maintenance and three of the last five years’ experience as a journey-level mechanic involving industrial mechanical and maintenance duties
OR
Completion of a recognized mechanical apprenticeship program and three of the last five years experience as a journey-level mechanic involving industrial mechanical and maintenance duties
OR
A minimum of two of the last five years as a journey-level mechanic/machinist at a hydroelectric generating station
OR
A current City of Tacoma Hydroelectric Utility Worker who has a minimum of three years documented experience as a journey-level mechanic performing industrial mechanical and maintenance duties.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License required before completion of probation with maintenance thereafter.

Tanker endorsement required at designated Project locations.

First Aid, CPR, flagging and forklift certification required prior to completion of probationary period with maintenance thereafter.

Be granted unrestricted respirator clearance at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

Qualifications

Methods, equipment and materials used in mechanical maintenance and repair, construction, carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning/heating and basic electricityInterpret and apply health and safety regulationsInterpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and proceduresApply basic First Aid and CPR proceduresInterpret and apply the principles of mechanics, fluids and hydraulics as used in power generation and associated equipmentInterpret and apply the principles of basic operation of hydroelectric plantsObtain and hold safety clearances on rotating equipment for maintenance purposesCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingOperate and maintain lathes, mills, drills and common machine shop tools and equipmentPrepare and use rigging for lifting heavy loads by crane or portable equipmentUse a variety of welding and cutting equipmentUse machines and hand tools in performing carpentry, painting, plumbing, cement work and vehicle service and repairOperate cranes and hoistsAnalyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionWork independently with little directionEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersPrepare and work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketchesPrepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendationsOperate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks Additional Information This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt.

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