Journeyman Hydro Mechanic
Date: Jul 6, 2026
Location: OGDEN, UT, US, 84404
Company: PacifiCorp
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 & belonging.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, repair, and special project installations at nine hydroelectric plants located within the State of Utah that are mechanical/structural in nature.
- Assist with hydroelectric plants in the State of Idaho as needed.
- Maintenance and repair duties include but are not limited to cooling coil systems, radial gates and trunnions, thrust and journal bearings, pumps, part machining, large diameter valves, bridge cranes and hoists, runners, shafts, high pressure riveted and welded penstocks with expansion joints, gearboxes, slide gates, governor systems, and pressure vessels.
- Perform vibration/alignment analysis and realignment when necessary.
- Safe and efficient heavy equipment operation.
- Safe performance of load rigging and lifting.
- Analyze plant drawings to perform troubleshooting or project development.
- Perform troubleshooting and/or identifying operational issues that require unexpected urgent repair.
- Routinely evaluate condition of existing units and appurtenances to provide condition assessment to maintenance foreman.
- Assist maintenance foreman with development of maintenance outage plans that include scope, cost, and schedule.
- Assist maintenance foreman with development of scope for emergent projects that include cost estimates, alternatives analysis, schedule, and justification.
Requirements
The Hydro Journeyman Mechanic position is under the direction of the maintenance foreman and must be:
- A qualified, experienced Journeyman
- A certified welder with pressure vessel certification
- 5 years of power plant experience
- Has a high school diploma or GED
- Must have a current CDL or ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.
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.
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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
Additional Information
Req Id: 114707
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: Ogden, Utah - Pioneer Plant (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 57PS
Hiring Range: $57.56 per hour
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.
Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
Nearest Secondary Market: Ogden
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