Predictive Maintenance Specialist

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.
 
 

General Purpose

Under general supervision of the corporate Rotating Equipment group program manager, the Predictive Maintenance Specialist will provide expertise with equipment condition monitoring including vibration analysis, lube oil analysis, thermography, motor testing, and quality assurance. Publish and review periodic equipment health reports, provide financial reviews, generate and track work notifications, communicate and share information.

Position will be located in Casper/Gillette, Wyoming area.  Requires travel up to 50% of the time. Primary focus will be to provide the necessary support for a group of power generation stations while working as a member of a corporate level Rotating Equipment group. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical rotating equipment including collection of route data, regular preventive maintenance activities, and review of data results.
• Optimize the quality of the maintenance performed at the plants by applying the correct inspection and monitoring technologies.
• Develop and implement projects to optimize equipment reliability and minimize total lifecycle costs.
• Provide technical support and direction for the Predictive Maintenance group members of the assigned plants.
• Determine and coordinate training needs for the plant based team members and facilitate the appropriate training.
• Provide mentoring to promote and build a culture of reliability and continuously improve equipment availability.
• Focus on developing in-house expertise on the application of Predictive and Precision Maintenance technologies.
• Provide long term planning based on equipment availability and condition assessment.
• Create, maintain and manage relevant equipment historical data including operational performance, design modifications, previous inspections, and replacement.
• Incorporate Predictive Maintenance information into routine planning and scheduling work process flow.
• Participate in onsite equipment inspections and factory disassembly inspections to help determine corrective actions
• Provide onsite troubleshooting and technical expertise for major rotating equipment.
• Work closely with plant management, maintenance and operations personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ISO Category II or higher Vibration Analyst Certification
• ASNT Level 1 or higher Thermographer Certification
• Thorough knowledge of Emerson CSI Machinery Health Manager software and 2140 data collector
• Thorough knowledge of Bently Nevada systems including TSI, ADRE and System 1.
• Thorough knowledge of rotating equipment dynamic balancing
• Thorough knowledge precision shaft alignment of rotating equipment
• Knowledge of lube oil analysis and quality control
• Demonstrated knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies. 
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of power plant equipment and systems.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools.
• A minimum of five or more years of directly related experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute. 
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

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Additional Information

Req Id: 114635 
Company Code: PACIFICORP  #PM25
Primary Location: GLENROCK  100% ONSITE   
Department: Power Supply 
Schedule: Full-Time 
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: 102,000 - 140,250

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.