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Hydro Operator B

PacifiCorp
Ariel, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026
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 OPERATOR B is in charge of a generating plant of total capacity under 100 MW. A Hydro Operator B is a qualified operator who is responsible for normally operating one (1) or more hydro plants in their area of responsibility. They shall be knowledgeable of the power plants, water impoundments, water conduits, and switching in their operating area, as prescribed by the Company. A Hydro Operator B will operate power plants and associated facilities, perform switching orders and tag clearances on equipment. This includes generators, turbines, penstocks, and other associated equipment. A Hydro Operator B will perform all duties assigned that are the normal duties on a hydro project within the classification and qualifications, including substation inspections, station and line switching, routine station check and servicing equipment as required, log maintenance, and for reporting activities to the responsible Hydro Control Operator. The Hydro Operator may perform maintenance on slip rings and commutators and replace brushes, not to exceed ten percent (10%) within a sixty (60) day period, and cleans electrical equipment during annual maintenance after it has been inspected by a Station Wireman.

 

Upon completion of all required training, the employee will be paid at the Hydro Operator B (fully qualified) rate. 

Requirements

 

  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Power plant operation and maintenance experience 
PreferencesBenefits

 

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

Additional Information


Req Id: 114608 

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: Bend, Oregon (100% Onsite) 

Department: Power Supply 

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 125

Hiring Range: $48.06 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.

Salary : $48

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