PacifiCorp

Bid# 024 - Journeyman Meter and Relay Technician 4450 - Local 659 (Prospect Hydro) - Req# 114853

PacifiCorp$153K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
  • Completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
  • 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
  • Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
  • Good driving record required.
  • Physical exam required.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair substation equipment.
  • Perform testing on substation apparatus including power factor and transformer turns ratio testing.
  • Operate substation equipment and handle switching and grounding.
  • Follow safety rules and company standards at all times.
  • Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, sometimes using bucket and boom trucks.
  • Manage tools, test equipment, and vehicles responsibly.
  • Occasionally work long hours during emergencies, either independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with match and fixed contributions.
  • Life insurance and voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Mass transit pass for Portland and Salt Lake City employees.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) based on employee type.
  • Paid parental and bereavement leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and emotional support.
Full Job Description
IBEW Local 659 Bid Board

Bid 114616-024. Posted 07/27/2026. Will close 08/03/2026.

Shift:

Location: Prospect Hydro

Position awarded in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

A Journeyman Meter and Relay Technician is a journeyman with a working knowledge of substation protection, control, and metering equipment. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation apparatus including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, megger testing and other analytical tests as assigned. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Has successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
  • 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
  • Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
  • Good driving record.
  • Physical exam required.


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: 114616
Company Code: PacifiCorp (#PM25)
Primary Location: Idleyld Park, Oregon (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: IBEW Local 659
Hiring Range: $73.82 per hour

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

About PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. PacifiCorp is an electric power company that operates in six western states: Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. PacifiCorp provides electricity to 1.9 million customers and has 8,000 employees.
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