February 21, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior Hydro Mechanic (Local 125)

Organization:
PacifiCorp
Region:
Canada, Washington, Ariel
End of contest:
May 19, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Mechanic
Description
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

HOUSING REQUIRED

As part of this role, the successful candidate will serve as the first responder. To fulfill this responsibility, candidates are required to reside in company-provided housing as their full-time primary residence on the Hydro Project. This arrangement ensures a quick response to operational needs and helps maintain compliance with regulatory and reliability standards. Housing is located in one of two villages within the Lewis River Hydro Project.

Job Information

Senior Hydro Mechanic is a supervising employee under the direction of the Hydro superintendent who:

  • is a qualified Hydro Mechanic with one year experience at a hydro facility;
  • has completed the Senior Hydro Mechanic check off; within 1 year;
  • works with the employees under their supervision;
  • as assigned, directs the maintenance and construction/upgrades of facilities associated with hydro operations;
  • is responsible for a mechanical maintenance repair shop or area including tools, equipment, supplies and spare parts supplied by the Company;

Responsibilities

  • Prepares reports, equipment recommendations, and maintains records

  • Assists in planning and scheduling.

  • With a minimum of supervision repairs and maintains all types of mechanical equipment in a generating station and associated facilities, including installation and proper alignment, and is also capable of performing precision work with all types of machine tools.

  • Overhaul turbines, generators, governors, pumps, valves, gates, compressors, and related mechanical equipment.

  • Hydro Mechanic skills will include proficiency in all types of welding

Requirements

  • Experience related power plant maintenance.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
  • Ability to read and interpret written documents such as drawings, manuals, procedures, safety rules, policies. 
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Able to conceptualize and develop creative alternatives to problem resolution
  • Capability of interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  
  • Comprehensive understanding of electric generating plant systems.

Req Id: 114291 

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Contact

PacifiCorp

825 NE Multnomah

Portland

Oregon United States

www.pacificorp.com