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Posted June 17, 2026

Journeyman Plant Mechanic Hydro

PacifiCorp
PROSPECT, Oregon, United States 97536 Full Time
Reference: 285307612

Journeyman Plant Mechanic Hydro
location: PROSPECT, OR, US, 97536
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

A hydro plant mechanic is a journeyman mechanic who repairs, maintains and upgrades all types of mechanical and associated equipment and facilities in a hydro generating station.

Requirements

  • Plan and direct maintenance activities for hydro plant outages
  • Operate equipment
  • Arc and gas weld power plant components and perform specialized work as a welder
  • Repair turbines and bearing systems
  • Add or replace packing as required
  • Repair and maintain governor and lubrication oil systems
  • Repair and upgrade cooling water systems
  • Repair hydro conveyance systems
  • Perform machining, equipment alignment and precision work
  • Repair and upgrade turbine and generator auxiliary systems
  • Perform repair and maintenance of hydro plant facilities including repair and construction of roads, trails, bridges, mixing and pouring of concrete, etc.

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

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

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Additional Information

Req Id: 114615
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: Prosper, Oregon 100% Onsite
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 659
Hiring Range: $62.14 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: Medford

Career Segment: Electrical, Power Plant, Mechanic, HVAC, Supply, Engineering, Energy, Operations





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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