Jobs in Ritzville, Washington

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Wind Technician

Clearway Energy, Inc. Ritzville, WA

What The Role Is Reporting to the Wind Site Manager, the Wind Technician is responsible for assisting in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electric component maintenance. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable wind turbine operation. Wind Technician levels are defined below, and the ranges will be determined based on the qualifications met. Pay Ranges by Job Level: Wind Technician I ($45,000 - $66,000) Wind Technician II ($52,000 - $74,000) Wind Technician III ($63,000 - $90,000) What You'll Be Doing Level I Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment. Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance. Documents all work performed, parts used and time spent using computer based service reporting procedures. Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems. Operate and maintain a service vehicle. Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized. Work a flexible on call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors. Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Site Lead and Site Manager with minimal supervision. Work a flexible on call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Other duties as assigned within the level I scope Level II & III (additions) Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed wind turbines. Assist in the training and development of lower level operation and maintenance personnel. Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair and replacement to correct malfunctions. Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Use electrical test equipment to assist in troubleshooting and testing. Lead maintenance and troubleshooting crews as necessary. Safely perform LOTO and mentor lower level technicians in LOTO. Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required. Other duties as assigned within the level II or III scope respectively What You'll Bring Level I A high school diploma or GED required or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment. Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine. Able to work safely in a confined space. Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record. Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge. Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires. Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments. Able to travel as required. Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand tools. Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred. Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work. Able to create, edit or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents. Able to meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Group's Qualified Electrical Worker program. Level II (Additions) An Associate's degree (electrical or technical) and six months turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and one-year wind turbine experience Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires. Have an in depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine including the electrical pitch system, computerized control system, and the power conversion unit as well as knowledge and understanding of OEM approved mechanical maintenance methods and practices. Possess the skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs. Level III (Additions) An Associate's degree (electrical or technical) and two years turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and three-year wind turbine experience If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume. What Would Be Nice Previous experience in SAP is preferred. Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.). The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations $45,000-$90,000 USD Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion At Clearway, we create a community that isn't about being the same - it's about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway's team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done. Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans. What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website. Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Notice to California Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.

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Customer Service Representative

Circle K Stores, Inc. Ritzville, WA

Store 2706041: 102 W Galbreath Way, Ritzville, Washington 99169 Availability - Shift/Days Part time Day Shift - Evenings - Overnight Shift Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative. If you have the desire to be challenged, work in a fast-paced, fun environment and to grow your career - look no further. As a Customer Service Representative, you will enjoy: Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance/Short & Long Term Disability Flexible Schedules Weekly Pay Full-Time or Part-Time Large, Stable Employer Fast Career Opportunities Work With Fun, Motivated People Task Variety Paid Comprehensive Training 401K With a Competitive Company Match Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Your key responsibilities: You will greet customers, run the register, cashier, make purchase suggestions and sometimes work with our food program. There is never a dull moment as you will be working around the store (inside and out) in many different areas to help maintain our high standards for store appearance and provide fast and friendly service to our customers. Provide regular and predicable onsite attendance. You will interact with many customers daily, all while working with a fun, energetic team accomplishing daily tasks around the store! You are good at: Selling products to customers Providing excellent customer care Communication and friendly conversation Performing at a quick pace while having fun Working as part of a team to accomplish daily goals Coming up with great ideas to solve problems Thinking quickly and offering suggestions Great if you have: Retail and customer service experience Sales associate or cashiering experience High school diploma or equivalent Motivation to advance in your career! Willingness to learn and have fun! Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours Lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes in a shift Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds from ground to waist level Push/pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds Bend at the waist with some twisting up to one hour a shift Grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands. This handwork requires eye-hand coordination, and may require climbing a ladder to store and retrieve materials or place and remove signs Hiring Range: $16.66 to $16.66 Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility: In English In Spanish

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

Navy Ritzville, WA

ABOUT Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians have expertise in the most conventional and unconventional explosives to ensure the secure disposal of explosive weaponry. They are on call to respond to any type of ordnance, and they receive specialized training to handle chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. They investigate and demolish natural and man-made underwater obstructions, prepare coastal regions for amphibious landings, and warn about potential threats at home and abroad. Whether getting the job done in a bomb suit or by utilizing state-of-the-art robotic technology, Navy EODs are trained to use the most advanced tools of their kind in a role that's vital to the safety of servicemembers and civilians. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Navy EOD Technician, you will have many far-ranging duties that can cast you on missions across the world. Your duties may require you to: Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics and outdated explosives Work with cutting-edge technology to remotely disable unsafe ordnance Perform parachute or helicopter insertion operations Support law enforcement agencies Clear waterways of mines in support of the Fleet Your unique skills and knowledge will add to the strengths of other Special Operations units, as well as your own. As an EOD Technician, you may also: Locate, identify, neutralize, recover and dispose of various ordnances, such as sea mines, torpedoes and depth charges Support other Special Operations/Special Warfare units, such as Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and Marine Expeditionary Units Help the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of State to protect the President, Vice President and other officials and dignitaries Assist with security at large international events, such as sporting events or world summits WORK ENVIRONMENT Your missions will take you to every corner of the world. One assignment may have you parachuting from 17,000 feet, while the next may deliver you via an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB). It all depends on which unit you're supporting and the type of mission to be completed, as well as the required equipment weight of each team member, weather conditions and other parameters. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Becoming an EOD Technician is no easy process. While the rigorous 51 weeks of training are both physically and mentally grueling, you will be rewarded with unrivaled leadership opportunities, first-rate compensation and respect. After two months of recruit training in Great Lakes, Ill., your EOD training will begin. EOD Prep Course of Instruction (3 weeks) – The EOD training pipeline starts with preparatory training in Great Lakes, Ill. Candidates work on swim stroke development, long-range swims and physical conditioning. Diver Training (9 weeks) – Next comes dive school at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, Florida. Training covers basic concepts of scuba diving as well as dive physics, physiology and basic dive medicine. Candidates also learn about equipment such as the MK16 underwater rebreather. EOD School (42 weeks) – After successfully completing dive school, candidates transfer to Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. This training is comes in four sections, each teaching how to render safe or defuse specific types of ordnance. Air Ordnance Division – Focuses on bombs and missiles Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) – Includes "homemade bombs" Nuclear Ordnance Division – Covers basic nuclear physics and radiation monitoring and decontamination procedures Underwater Ordnance Division – Emphasizes torpedoes and other underwater explosives as well as underwater search techniques Basic Parachute Training (3 weeks) – After completing basic EOD school, graduates attend Basic Airborne Training ("jump school") at Fort Benning, Ga., where they qualify as a basic parachutist. EOD Tactical Training (3 weeks) – The final phase of training is in San Diego, Calif. It teaches helicopter insertion (fast-rope, rappel, cast and special patrol insertion, and extraction rigging), small arms/weapons training, small unit tactics (weapons, self-defense, land navigation and patrolling) and tactical communications (satellite and high frequency). Upon successful completion the EOD training pipeline, graduates are assigned to EOD Mobile Units where they gain advanced on-the-job training and experience as members of Mobile Teams, Carrier Strike Group/Expeditionary Strike Group Companies, Naval Special Warfare Companies and Marine Mammal Companies. Advanced Training – EOD technicians may pursue a number of advanced training options to hone and specialize their skills Helicopter insertion training Basic parachute training and parachute water insertion training Advanced Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (AIEDD) Jumpmaster training Small unit tactics Small Arms Instructor Language school (Defense Language Institute) EOD Communications (tactical radio communications) For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree, Officer roles are available – providing the opportunity to lead and train others. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Members of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) community have any number of unique opportunities to advance their education. Navy training provides skills and knowledge in everything from the fundamentals of explosive ordnance disposal to chemical and biological warfare, military tactics, deep-sea diving or a number of other tactical military procedures. Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in the EOD community can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like: Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Males and females are eligible to apply to become enlisted Navy EOD Technicians. No college degree is required, but a high degree of difficulty and satisfaction is standard. Training is tough and ongoing. You can apply for the Navy Challenge contract for EOD Technicians at any time during your first enlistment. Entry Requirements Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score ARVE109, MC51 or GSMCEI169 Be 30 years of age or younger Pass a physical and separate medical examination required for divers (approved by Diving Medical Officer) Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance The chart below highlights the current minimum Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) requirements for Navy Challenge Programs. Additional requirements specific to Active Duty EOD Technician candidates include: 36 months of obligated service upon completion of training No non-judicial punishments or court martial convictions during the 12 months prior to application Meet medical standards as specified in the NAVMED P-117 Meet minimum performance standards Pass a hyperbaric pressure tolerance test Be on board present command for 2 years Be screened by an EOD Officer or E-6 or above Master EOD Technician Be recommended by your current Commanding Officer NOTE: You should consult your physician or other health-care professional before starting any exercise regime or other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs. This is particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of medical illnesses or ailments that could be made worse by a change in physical activity. Do not start a fitness program if your physician or health-care provider advises against it. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

Naval Aviator

Navy Ritzville, WA

ABOUT Search for underwater threats. Deliver payloads of incredible firepower or necessary manpower. Execute strategic aerial maneuvers anywhere from the stratosphere to mere feet above the sea. This is just a glimpse into your career as a Naval Aviator. You also may find yourself: - Flying some of the most innovative and high-tech aircraft in the world - Providing vital attack, defense, and logistic support to the Fleet - Controlling and maintaining all internal and external aircraft systems RESPONSIBILITIES Navy Pilots and Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) are important components in an exclusive, world-class group of Officers. This job will require you to perform at the best of your ability at all times, making use of your advanced training and unparalleled knowledge to provide the utmost safety and security in the world's skies. As a Pilot, you may: - Take part in antisubmarine warfare and mine countermeasures, as well as search and rescue operations and vertical replenishment missions - Receive specialized training on the advanced tactical systems found on Navy aircraft - Project aviation power in fighter and attack, reconnaissance, and sea control missions, launching from aircraft carriers or surface combatants - Conduct enemy surveillance by collecting photographic intelligence As an NFO, you may: - Study aerodynamics, aircraft engine systems, meteorology, navigation, flight planning, and flight safety - Train and specialize in EA-18G Growler electronic countermeasures aircraft, E-2C Hawkeye early warning and control aircraft, or the new P-8A Poseidon antisubmarine aircraft - Electronically detect and track ships, submarines, aircraft, and missiles WORK ENVIRONMENT As a Navy Pilot or an NFO, missions and assignments can be anywhere around the globe. This includes working from carrier battle groups, other sea-based platforms, Naval Air Stations, or other shore-based locations. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Those entering aviation programs must first attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI, and then complete a six-week air indoctrination course at Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, FL. From there, prospective Pilots and NFOs attend primary flight training. Pilots and NFOs then request an aircraft pipeline and enter the intermediate phase of flight training, which builds upon basic flight and navigation training. The final phase is advanced naval flight training, focusing on mission specifics. After completion, Pilots and NFOs are awarded their "wings of gold" and report to their respective Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRSs) for further training specific to their aircraft. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Following your initial flying tour as a Navy Pilot or an NFO, you can attend the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA, where you may be able to earn a master's or doctoral degree while being paid full-time. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is required to work as a Navy Pilot or Naval Flight Officer. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this community must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field. All candidates must also be U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea duty. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before, or whether you've never served before.