Mechanical Systems Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Systems Specialist to join our team at PacifiCorp. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining all steam electric generating plant mechanical systems and associated auxiliary systems and equipment.

• Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, such as turbines, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, condensers, scrubbers, coal pulverizing systems, and coal and ash handling equipment.
• Perform millwright functions, including setting up, aligning, balancing, and testing various machinery and equipment.
• Work with precision tools and instruments to maintain precision alignment and balance, critical for maximum life and performance of machinery and equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all assigned machinery and equipment, and check equipment for wear and possible downtime to prevent major problems and emergency shut downs.
• Work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings to set up, lay out, build or repair machinery or equipment.
• Consult with vendors or manufacturing representatives to research mechanical problems and/or order parts.

• At least 3 years of journeyman experience in machine, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulics, pump repair, and industrial mechanics.
• Degree or certification in a related field, such as mechanical engineering or a trade.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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 regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.