Wireman Trainee B

PacifiCorp • Portland, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to support its commitment to customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion, and belonging. The posting describes the work of a Station Wireman Journeyman: installing, maintaining, testing, adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. Equipment includes transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures. The role also operates substation equipment, including switching and grounding, and performs testing and analysis on substation apparatus. Employees are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. Work may take place in confined spaces or elevated areas and may involve bucket and boom trucks. Employees may work independently or with others, may occasionally work long hours during emergencies, and are responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, and is 100% onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 0730 to 1600. The hiring range is $61.71 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Journeyman Wireman or equivalent apprenticeship and experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in the Wireman trade.
• Proficiency in diagnostic testing and analysis of test results on equipment, apparatus, and wiring.
• Good driving record.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring.
• Work with equipment including transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures.
• Operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding.
• Perform testing on substation apparatus, including power factor, transformer turns ratio, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other assigned analytical tests.
• Follow safety rules and company standards.
• Work independently or with others and take responsibility for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contributions and a Roth savings option; contribution arrangements vary for union and nonunion employees.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mass transit pass for employees in the Portland and Salt Lake City offices.
• Paid time off, varying by employee type.
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

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