Hydro Communications Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCowlitz County, Washington, United States
About PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and inclusion. We believe that living a healthy lifestyle encompasses physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced life.
About the Role
As a Hydro Communications Technician at the Merwin Dam in Ariel, Washington, you will serve as a supervising employee responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of all company communication, supervisory control telemetering, and data acquisition equipment. This role is critical to ensuring the operational integrity of our hydro facilities.
In this position, you will manage a dedicated communications shop, overseeing vehicles, tools, test equipment, spare parts, and supplies provided by the company. Your day-to-day responsibilities include preparing reports, records, and equipment recommendations incidental to your work, ensuring that all systems function reliably in a 100% onsite environment.
Benefits & Culture
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall health and financial security. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance and additional voluntary benefits like pet insurance. For retirement, we provide a 401(k) with fixed contributions and a 100% match on the first 6% you contribute (terms vary for union employees). We also offer tuition assistance and an Employee Assistance Program to support mental and emotional wellbeing.
To promote work-life balance, we provide generous paid time off, paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City offices also receive mass transit passes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. While marijuana is legal in several states, a positive test may disqualify a candidate for safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePrepare reports, records, and equipment recommendations incidental to work duties
- check_circleManage the communications shop including vehicles, tools, test equipment, spare parts, and supplies
- check_circleInstall, test, and maintain communication, supervisory control telemetering, and data acquisition equipment
Requirements
- verifiedJourneyman Communication Technician with one year experience at a hydro facility
- verifiedCompleted Hydro Communications Technician check off
- verifiedF.C.C. license to maintain microwave and radio equipment
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circle401k with fixed contributions, Roth option, and 100% match on first 6% contributioncheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleAdditional voluntary benefits including pet insuranceTuition Assistance
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Frequently asked questions about Hydro Communications Technician at PacifiCorp
What does a Hydro Communications Technician at PacifiCorp do?expand_more
A Hydro Communications Technician at PacifiCorp is responsible for the following: Prepare reports, records, and equipment recommendations incidental to work duties; Manage the communications shop including vehicles, tools, test equipment, spare parts, and supplies; and Install, test, and maintain communication, supervisory control telemetering, and data acquisition equipment.
What are the requirements for this Hydro Communications Technician role?expand_more
PacifiCorp is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Journeyman Communication Technician with one year experience at a hydro facility; Completed Hydro Communications Technician check off; and F.C.C. license to maintain microwave and radio equipment.
Where is the Hydro Communications Technician role at PacifiCorp located?expand_more
Hydro Communications Technician at PacifiCorp is based in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Hydro Communications Technician job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
PacifiCorp has listed this Hydro Communications Technician role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Hydro Communications Technician role?expand_more
Hydro Communications Technician at PacifiCorp typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Hydro Communications Technician role at PacifiCorp?expand_more
Key skills for Hydro Communications Technician at PacifiCorp include Hydro Communications Technician; Journeyman Communication Technician; F.c.c. License; Microwave; Radio Equipment; Supervisory Control Telemetering; and Data Acquisition Equipment.
What category does the Hydro Communications Technician role belong to?expand_more
Hydro Communications Technician at PacifiCorp is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.