Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator

Job Listing ID:

4462866

Job Title:

Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Sandy

Date Posted:

03/28/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Senior Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator High school diploma or GED and completion of a four-year trade school and at least eight years 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. Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator 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

Senior Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator Salary:

$92,750 - $139,124

Midpoint:

$115,937

Hydroelectric Project Maintenance Operator Salary:

$70,102 - $105,154

Midpoint:

$87,628 Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

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 ...

Job Classification:

Industrial Machinery Mechanics Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

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Experience Required:

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Education Required:

None

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