Power Plant Mechanic

Power Plant Mechanic

Date: Aug 11, 2026

Location: GLENROCK, WY, US, 82637

Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, equity, inclusion and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

A Plant Mechanic is a Journeyman Mechanic who is responsible for installing and maintaining structural or mechanical equipment at the plant including fired and unfired pressure vessels, turbines, pumps, pulverizers and piping systems. Daily interfacing with basic thermodynamics, hydraulics and blue print reading. Tasks may include but not limited to connecting compression fittings, removal and replacement of thermocouple assemblies and minor operation of equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or proof of equivalent.

• Minimum 3-4 years Journeyman level Mechanical experience, (preferred experience in a power or chemical plant), OR completion of college level associate degree in related field of study with field experience; OR completion of an apprenticeship or other equivalent training that resulted in certification at the Journeyman level.

• Must be able to perform critical alignments on all rotating equipment using roto-align equipment. Includes pumps, fan and gearboxes.

• Must be able to weld low pressure, carbon steel pipe up to 6” in diameter.

• Must be able to install bearings, mechanicals seals, packing, and rebuild pumps, valves, and gearboxes.

• Must understand and utilize mathematical calculations for rigging purposes when lifting equipment.

• Must understand coal handling equipment and maintain coal belts and associated equipment.

• Must be able to perform machine shop work using a lathe, drill press, boring bar, etc.

• Must pass a Written and Practical Mechanical exam.

• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and Drug and Alcohol test.

• Must be able to work in power plant conditions and meet the physical demands as noted below.- Must have a positive team attitude when working with other team members.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Follows industry or specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health and environmental practices.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb, balance and work at heights. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Preferences

• Experience as a Journeyman Plant Mechanic

• Certified Welder

Benefits

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: 114822

Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25

Primary Location: GLENROCK 100% ONSITE

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: Full Time

Personnel Subarea: Local 127

Hiring Range: $53.58

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.