Hydro Communications Technician (Local 125) - Merwin Hydro in ARIEL, Washington at PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

• The knowledge and ability to install, test and maintain all Company communication, supervisory control telemetering and data acquisition equipment
• Responsible for a communications shop, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, spare parts and supplies provided by the Company; and (f) prepares reports, records and equipment recommendations incidental to his/her work.

A Hydro Communications Technician is a supervising Employee who:

• is qualified as a Journeyman Communication Technician with one year experience at a hydro facility
• has completed the Hydro Communications Technician check off
• possesses an F.C.C. license to maintain microwave and radio equipment
• has the knowledge and ability to install, test and maintain all Company communication, supervisory control telemetering and data acquisition equipment
• is responsible for a communications shop, including vehicles, tools, test equipment, spare parts and supplies provided by the Company
• and prepares reports, records and equipment recommendations incidental to his work.

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

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Req Id: 114536
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Ariel, Washington (Merwin Dam) 100% ONSITE
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125
Hiring Range: $70.62 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.