Journeyman Operator

Chelan PUD is seeking Journeyman Operators for both its Rocky Reach Dam and Rock Island Dam locations.

* This is not a remote or hybrid position, but requires regular, in-person attendance in Wenatchee, WA. Relocation reimbursement is available.

The Journeyman Operator works a regular scheduled shift and is qualified by capability and training to perform any operation of the District's generation equipment and associated facilities. The Journeyman Operator can test, troubleshoot, inspect and assist plant maintenance employees as directed by the Chief Operator or Operations Superintendent.

$68.91 per hour

• Completion of a recognized operator apprentice program (journeyman status) or equivalent cross craft operator-in-training experience is required. or
• 3+ years of documented, relevant power plant operator experience (journeyman status) is required.
• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire within 30 days
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 90 days
• No post-secondary education is required.

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Must be knowledgeable in the function and operation of control, regulating, indicating, recording and protective devices common to electric power plant operation.
• Requires knowledge and proficiency in the operation of all electrical and mechanical equipment and systems in the generating facility.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Washington Electrical Workers safety rules and regulations (or equivalent) and knowledge and understanding of the CCPUD Dispatching and Operating Safety Rules and Instructions (or equivalent).
• Must be knowledgeable in the function and operation of control, regulating, indicating, recording and protective devices common to electric power plant operation.
• Requires ability to understand pertinent computer software, general understanding of mathematics, legible writing and the ability to maintain records, files and forms.
• Ability to work near energized lines and equipment, using proper safety precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Requires the ability to understand and operate electromechanical systems.
• Ability to understand the function of plant equipment by studying drawings and instruction manuals, and ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and various schemes used by different vendors of equipment, and read and interpret instruction books, blue prints, and schematic diagrams.
• Must be qualified and capable of performing any operation in the generating station, switchyards, substations, their operating nodes or other locations as assigned. This includes but is not limited to, switching, maintaining load, voltage regulation and river flow; starting/stopping, control, inspection and troubleshooting of generating units including related auxiliary equipment and systems.

• Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

• This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools. For more information about the District’s testing policies, contact joblist

• Control Room:
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