Mechanic

## MechanicApply: Richland, WA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 28, 2026 (12 days left to apply): REQ26\\_356**Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.** **Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.** **GENERAL SUMMARY** Responsible for the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and associated tooling for a large nuclear generating plant. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test rotating equipment such as pumps, fans and gearboxes. Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test valves, piping, valve operators, tanks, etc. Perform rigging duties and crane operation. Perform specialized maintenance tasks including: welding, machining, HVAC maintenance, reactor vessel maintenance, specialized valve and valve operator maintenance, specialized rotating equipment maintenance, diesel engine maintenance, and fire protection maintenance. Decontaminate, clean, and overhaul contaminated tools and equipment. Perform other tasks as required. **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** A high school diploma or GED is required. Journeyman classification requires at least four years of applicable experience achieved through: successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship; **OR** two-year trade school or equivalent military training plus three years of applicable experience; **OR** an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in the mechanical field plus three years of applicable experience. Experience is applicable if it has been in the maintenance of equipment such as pumps, valves, engines, or HVAC units normally associated with power generating facilities. Must be able to provide documentation of apprenticeship, trade school, experience, and training.This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:$66.09 ## **INCENTIVE COMPENSATION** This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.## **BENEFITS** Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals. Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. ## **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF) #J-18808-Ljbffr