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Brief #04850Updated 30 SEP 2026SANDY, ORWorkdayGO
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Hydro Maintenance Operator - PHP

Energy Northwest is an electricity generation company based in the City of Richland in the State of Washington. The organization was created to serve the needs of public power by producing reliable, low-cost electricity…

Location
Sandy, OR
Company size
500–2,000
Posted
3d ago
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Hydro Maintenance Operator - PHP

Energy Northwest· Sandy, ORView company profile


Job title
Hydro Maintenance Operator - PHP
Job location
Sandy, OR
Job description

Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.


This position is located near Portland, Oregon.



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.

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, fork lifts 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.


Pay Range

$34.71 - $43.39 Hourly

The salary listed represents the pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications.


Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.


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.


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)

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Energy Northwest headquarters

Richland, WA

Company size

500–2,000 employees

Founded

1957

Total raised

$25,000,000

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