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Full-time
On-site
Columbia Generating Station United States of America
Nuclear

GENERAL SUMMARY

Applies all industrial paint/coating applications, except Class 1 Nuclear Safety Related coatings. Performs all surface preparation applicable to applying paint/coating. Performs other tasks applicable to the painting/coating industry.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Applies various coatings, including epoxies, alkyds, waterborne, acrylics, urethane, zinc, but not limited to these coatings. These will be applied by any/all methods/techniques to the application of paint/coatings, e.g., brush, roller, conventional spray, airless spray, self-level equipment, squeegee, trowel rake and masking.

  • Prepares metal surfaces for painting in accordance with standard procedures such as/including with Steel Structures Painting Council specifications. SP 1 Solvent cleaning, SP 2 Hand preparation, SP 3 Powertool cleaning, SP 6 Commercial sandblasting, and SP 10 Near White sandblasting, prepares concrete in accordance with Plan Procedure 10.2.14.

  • Maintain and operates all associated equipment including spray paint, sandblasting, power tool, ventilation and preparation.

  • Understand the use of Plant Procedure 10.2.14 and referenced documents as required for the job site.

  • Performs painting a preparation tasks as instructed in the station’s Coating manual and meets the requirements for training in the Coatings Program Qualification Directory.

  • Performs all other required tasks.


REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus graduation from an approved three (3) year apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and/or demonstrated ability in the industrial painting industry.

Must be trained and be able to work in a safe and proper manner in the operation of sandblast, conventional spray and airless paint equipment; must be proficient in the use of all hand held painting tools. Must be physically capable of extensive climbing of steps and ladders, and moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.

Must be respirator qualified (essential for hire and maintaining position). Must obtain and maintain qualification and any and all future reasonable, job related qualifications in order to retain the position. Must be able to work in and perform in a productive manner. Must possess and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license.

This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:

$47.10

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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