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Mechanic - Temporary

Energy Northwest
Richland, WA Temporary
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
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General Summary

This is a temporary position supporting short-term plant needs. 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 AND EXPERIENCE

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 temporary 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:

$62.79

Pay In Lieu Of Benefits Amount

$1.50

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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Salary : $63

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