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 the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and associated tooling for a large nuclear generating plant.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test rotating equipment such as pumps, fans and gearboxes.
• Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test valves, piping, valve operators, tanks, etc. Perform rigging duties and crane operation.
• Perform specialized maintenance tasks including: welding, machining, HVAC maintenance, reactor vessel maintenance, specialized valve and valve operator maintenance, specialized rotating equipment maintenance, diesel engine maintenance, and fire protection maintenance.
• Decontaminate, clean, and overhaul contaminated tools and equipment.

• Perform other tasks as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EDUCATION

Journeyman classification requires four years of applicable experience achieved through: (1) successful completion of a 4-year apprenticeship; OR (2) 2-year trade school or equivalent military training plus three years of applicable experience; OR (3) an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the mechanical field plus three years of applicable experience OR 4) (For outage work only) High School Diploma or GED with at least 5 years applicable experience. Experience is applicable if it has been in the maintenance of equipment such as pumps, valves, engines, or HVAC units normally associated with power generating facilities. Must be able to provide documentation of apprenticeship, trade school, experience, and training.

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

Pay In Lieu of Benefits Amount:

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)