Powerplant Dispatcher Assistant
Bureau of Reclamation
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Power Systems Journeyman (Mechanical)
Bureau of Reclamation
Department of the Interior
Location
Salary
$66.69 - $66.69
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on mechanical work to maintain and operate equipment in a hydroelectric power plant, including turbines, generators, and piping systems, while ensuring everything runs safely to support water management in the western U.S.
It's ideal for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working with heavy machinery in an outdoor, industrial setting and has a strong focus on safety.
A good fit would be someone with trade skills from previous maintenance roles, possibly in energy or utilities, who can work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Requirements
- Journeyman-level experience in mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment like turbines, generators, pumps, and valves
- Proficiency in operating cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery for assembly, disassembly, and repair
- Skilled in welding techniques including oxyacetylene, arc, TIG, and MIG for cutting, soldering, and fabrication
- Knowledge of pipe fitting for various systems such as air, water, gas, oil, hydraulic, and refrigeration
- Commitment to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and job hazard analysis
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision, demonstrated through relevant paid or volunteer experience
- Meet federal wage system qualifications, scoring at least 2 points on screen-out elements and job elements
Full Job Description
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Power Systems Journeyman (Mechanical).
You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Yakima, Washington https://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision.
Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions.
For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements.
You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 02/27/2026. Major Duties:
- Performs the mechanical maintenance and operation of a hydroelectric powerplant, dam, transmission lines, switchyards, and facilities.
- Performs mechanical maintenance on turbines, generators, motors, pumps, valves, pipes, pen-stocks, and compressors, etc.
- Operates gantry, bridge, mobile cranes and hoists, moving, dismantling, assembling, overhauling, and repairing of hydroelectric plant machinery and related equipment.
- Uses oxyacetylene, arc, arc-air, tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert gas (MIG) equipment when welding, cutting, or soldering.
- Performs pipe fitting work on air, water, gas, oil, hydraulic, and refrigeration piping. - Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Works safely, which includes following safety measures such as lockout/tagout and job hazard analysis procedures.
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