February 21, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Journeyman Plant Mechanic Saft Valve

Organization:
PacifiCorp
Region:
Canada, Utah, Salt Lake City
End of contest:
May 19, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Mechanic
Description
Responsibilities

This role will repair and maintain all steam electric generating plant mechanical systems and associated auxiliary systems and equipment for the production of continuous, reliable electric energy under the direction and review of a maintenance supervisor.

Responsibilities
   Repair, troubleshoot, overhaul, and maintain equipment, such as turbines, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, condensers, scrubber, coal pulverizing system, coal and ash handling equipment and all other associated systems and equipment to maintain efficient plant production of electrical energy.
   Perform millwright functions in setting up, aligning, balancing, and testing various machinery and equipment, such as turbines, pumps, shafts, bearings, gearboxes, and valves.
   Work with precision tools and instruments within close tolerances to maintain precision alignment and balance which is critical for maximum life and performance of machinery and equipment.
   Perform routine preventive maintenance on all assigned machinery and equipment and check equipment for wear and possible down time to prevent major problems and emergency shut downs.
   Work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings to set up, lay out, build or repair machinery or equipment.
   May consult with vendors or manufacturing representatives to research mechanical problems and/or order parts. - Perform certified welding of both ferrous and nonferrous materials such in compliance with code requirements, as well as weld all types of equipment in maintaining efficient plant operation.
   Operate machines such as lathes, mills, shaper, drill press, grinders, power saws, and burners in repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining power plant machinery and equipment.
   Perform lay out work and build or fabricate parts to close tolerances.
   Repair and maintain plant and office facilities such as plumbing systems, fixtures, fans, heaters, furnaces and air conditioning system to maintain a comfortable and healthy work environment.
   Operate trucks, cranes, back hoes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment in the process of overhauling, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment and machinery.
   Direct, train, and teach apprentices in the skills of mechanics.
   Direct helpers as assigned by supervision.
   Keep records such as daily work reports, parts used, equipment condition reports, material requisitions, safety reports and others as required by supervision.
   Perform other mechanical duties as assigned by supervision. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.  
   Must know and understand repair techniques in the use of materials such as fiberglass, rubber, plastics and other materials as are commonly used in power plant construction and/or equipment.
   Will be required to certify on special plant equipment to meet state and federal requirements with respect to welding and/or valve repair. Perform other mechanical duties as assigned by supervision.
   Travel is required to other plants for safety repairs.

Requirements

Applicant must have at least 3 years of journeyman experience in the following areas: (Please indicate these experiences on your Resume)
   Machine
   Pipe fitting
   Welding
   Hydraulics
   Pump repair
   Industrial mechanics
Applicant must have the following academic requirements and be able to provide school transcripts or journeyman certification.
   Welding and related subjects 18 semester hrs / 27 quarter hrs
   Machine shop and related subjects 18 semester hrs / 27 quarter hrs
   Industrial mechanics 6 semester hrs / 9 quarter hrs
   Trade math or equivalent 6 semester hrs / 9 quarter hrs  
   Must certify as a Safety Valve Technician

REQUIREMENT:  You must attach a copy of tour Transcripts showing the academic classes noted above have been completed or your Journeyman Mechanic Certification.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
 While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up.

Preferences

Five years Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic in a steam electric generating plant.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114181

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Contact

PacifiCorp

825 NE Multnomah

Portland

Oregon United States

www.pacificorp.com