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Energy Northwest · Onsite · Richland, WA

Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.


Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.



Work with great people earning great money while contributing to clean energy.

 

Join the Energy Northwest team as we complete our 28th refueling outage at Columbia Generating Station.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This is a temporary position supporting the plant’s biennial refueling outage.

Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and associated testing devices related to operation of large nuclear generation plants.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Independently perform electrical maintenance; troubleshoot and repair failures associated with electrical switchgear, rotating machinery, relays, controls, power plant meters, and associated wiring used to control operation of installed motor-driven pumps, valves, cranes, elevators, etc.
  • Perform surveillance tests on critical emergency power systems, both battery and diesel generated.
  • Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on installed electrical equipment.
  • Perform installation work on modifications assigned to plant forces.
  • Perform other tasks as required.


REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Journeyman classification requires four years of applicable electrical maintenance experience achieved through successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program; OR two-year trade school or the equivalent such as military training; OR an Associate’s degree in the electrical field from an accredited college or university, plus two years of related experience. Experience shall be in maintenance of industrial electrical switchgear, relays, controls, motors, generators, etc. A high school diploma or GED is required.

(For outage work only) At least five years applicable experience. Experience is applicable if it has been in the maintenance of equipment such as electrical switchgear and components, rotating machinery, relays, controls, power plant meters, and associated wiring to control operation of installed motor-driven pumps, valves, cranes, elevators, or other similar equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required.


This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:


$66.09

Pay In Lieu of Benefits Amount:

$1.50

Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF)

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How this Electrician salary compares

This role pays $137,467/yr — above the typical range for Electrician roles.

$57,200 median $81,120 $104,000

Typical range $68,640–$91,029/yr, from 598 comparable Electrician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Electrician salary insights →

About Energy Northwest

As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility. Energy Northwest is a Washington state joint operating agency comprised of public power member utilities, serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and solutions to meet its members’ needs.

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