Welder (Cert) Bridger Coal Company
Date: May 19, 2026
Location: POINT OF ROCKS, WY, US, 82942
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.
General Purpose
This position is with IBB Local S1978
Responsibilities
Duties include responsibility for safely and efficiently performing welds of varying degrees on all types of surface coal mining equipment. All work will be performed in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements to keep the equipment at an acceptable availability and reliability for the mine to meet its budgeted goals in safety, cost, productivity and environmental commitments.
Requirements
- A high school diploma, GED or proof of equivalent.
- Must possess three years journeyman experience.
- Certified in both stick and wire welding as follows: SMAW, single electrode (LH-70), Vertical-up and overhead-one direction, 1" plate (qualification range = 1/8" to unlimited thickness, Spec. AWS A5.1, Visual Inspection (5.12.6 or 5.12.7 and Guided Bend Test (5.28.1/5.29.1); FCAW, single electrode (E 71T1, 1/16" Lincoln Outershield-71), Vertical-up and Overhead-one direction, 1" plate (qualification range = 1/8" unlimited thickness), Spec AWS A5.20, Visual Inspection (5.12.6 or 5.12.7) and Guided Bend Test (5.28.1/5.29.1) Both stick and wire certifications are prepared, welded and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section 5, Part C of ANSI/AWS D1.1 (92) Structural Welding Code.
- Must successfully pass a written test and practical test.
This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for.
Additional Information
Req Id: 114612
Company Code: [[compCode]]
Primary Location: POINT OF ROCKS 100% Onsite
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: FULL TIME
Personnel Subarea:[[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM8]]
Hiring Range: $46.31/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.
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
Nearest Major Market: Wyoming
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