Plant Tech – Plumber/Carpenter/Operator

Energy Northwest • Richland, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic support work for Service Persons on the operation, surveillance, major repair, and maintenance of buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Under engineering direction, performs major projects and system modifications at Energy Northwest office complexes, shops, warehouses, mobile buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment, both leased and owned. Interfaces with engineering, management, and technical employees and works independently. The position may function in one or more disciplines: HVAC Technician, Locksmith, Chemical Operator, Fire Systems Operator, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Automotive Mechanic, and Heavy Equipment Operator.

Work must be performed onsite in Richland, Washington. The selected applicant may be temporarily assigned to another plant or complex outside their normal geographic area for up to 30 days, or for the duration of an outage, not to exceed 60 days. The position is a bargaining unit role with an hourly pay rate of $52.68 and eligibility for an annual at-risk compensation incentive plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four years of applicable technical maintenance experience in general commercial building maintenance and/or grounds care, industrial building maintenance repairs and/or modifications, or equivalent related experience gained through successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program; OR two years of related experience and an associate degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university, a two-year trade school, or equivalent training such as military training.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: plumber, carpenter, heavy equipment operator, HVAC technician, locksmith, chemical operator, fire systems operator, or electrical technician.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Meet and maintain protected-area unescorted access.
• Be physically capable of manual work involving repeated lifting, climbing, pulling, and hand digging.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; employment visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services logs.
• Perform other tasks as required, including normal functions of Service Person I and II.
• Maintain protected-area unescorted access.
• Enter and satisfactorily progress within the Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services training program as required.
• Perform manual work involving repeated lifting, climbing, pulling, and hand digging.
• Independently perform work in one or more applicable disciplines.
• HVAC Technician: Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment, including refrigeration units, drinking fountains, and residential-to-300-ton air- and water-cooled HVAC systems.
• Locksmith: Control, maintain, and repair doors, locks, and windows.
• Chemical Operator: Perform roads, grounds, and building work using pesticides, herbicides, paints, and other chemicals.
• Fire Systems Operator: Operate, maintain, test, and repair building fire protection systems.
• Electrician: Operate, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems, including an approximately 13.8 kV substation, uninterrupted power systems, and diesel and electrical generators.
• Plumber: Maintain and install plumbing fixtures and sewer and potable water systems.
• Carpenter: Repair and construct walls, including mudding, taping, texturing, and painting, and repair cabinets.
• Automotive Mechanic: Diagnose and complete repairs of vehicles, heavy equipment, and generators.
• Heavy Equipment Operator: Operate heavy-duty equipment, including backhoes, road graders, loaders, large trucks, and boom trucks.
• Maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license; obtain and maintain a Washington State commercial driver’s license with required endorsements if required.

Benefits

• Annual at-risk compensation incentive plan, with incentives earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals and subject to plan eligibility rules.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan, a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
• Voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsidies, health reimbursement arrangement, health savings account, supplemental life insurance, and credit monitoring/identity theft insurance.
• Qualifying employees typically accrue 160 hours of personal time per year, with accrual rates increasing at service intervals.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year.
• Washington State has no state income tax; the Tri-Cities cost of living is described as lower than the national average.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED