Portland General Electric

Associate Plant Maintenance Specialist / Staff Plant Maintenance Specialist

Portland General Electric$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years' experience in equipment maintenance for Associate level, 5+ years for Staff level
  • Experience with distributed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is a plus
  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record
  • In-depth knowledge of maintenance regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate maintenance activities for distributed generation equipment
  • Respond to customer maintenance requests and prioritize activities
  • Conduct site visits to assess risks and develop maintenance strategies
  • Maintain thorough documentation of maintenance protocols and compliance
  • Manage vendor relationships, including selection and performance monitoring
  • Collaborate with different departments to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative work environment across departments
  • Exposure to new and emerging technologies
  • Career opportunities at both Associate and Staff levels
  • Participation in company emergency responses and support
Full Job Description
We9re hiring for a position open to both Associate and Staff level candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant9s qualifications, experience, and skills demonstrated during the interview process.

Associate Plant Maintenance Specialist / Staff Plant Maintenance Specialist

Job Family Provides engineering and project-related support, technical project and construction management and maintenance services for all asset classes as well as planning and design of new and/or upgrade installation projects as required by PGE customers.

Job Function Summary Leads or coordinates projects to investigate, adopt and implement new and emerging technologies.

Key Job Information - Associate Level

Career Level: P2 Intermediate Professional
  • Requires expanded professional-level knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents continue to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills.
  • Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
  • Solves a range of more complex problems.
  • Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols.
  • Operates independently and receives only a moderate level of guidance and direction.


Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning Coordinates maintenance activities for distributed generation equipment. Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to others. Develops and implements maintenance schedule. Collaborate with customers to ensure maintenance activities occur in a timely manner.

Maintenance Activities Responds to customer calls regarding maintenance and prioritizes maintenance activities. Coordinates or performs preventative and emergency maintenance. Conducts site visits to evaluate risks and mitigates. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure compliance with environmental, safety and other laws and regulations.

Documentation Maintains maintenance documentation in accordance with standards, regulations and procedures.

Customer Support Responds to customer concerns. Provides technical advice to customers on distributed generation equipment maintenance. Collaborate with other departments or vendors to resolve issues.

Documentation and Billing Writes purchase orders and maintain billing records. Maintains records of maintenance activities and billing.

Vendor Management Selects vendors and monitors vendor performance. Establishes vendor contracts, manages vendor bills and negotiates and troubleshoots issues with vendors.

Education / Experience

Education Requires a bachelor9s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., an associate degree in diesel mechanics plus additional practical experience).

Experience
  • Typically, at least two or more years of experience in equipment maintenance or related field.
  • Knowledge / Experience with distributed BESS a plus

Requires a valid driver9s license and a history of safe driving practices.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies
  • Advanced skills in generation repair and maintenance.
  • Intermediate knowledge of hazardous materials.
  • Intermediate knowledge of environmental laws as they relate to maintenance activities.
  • Intermediate knowledge of distributed generation.
  • Intermediate knowledge of transmission system.
  • Intermediate knowledge of regulations around electrical transmission and distribution.


General Competencies
  • Working analytical skills.
  • Advanced customer focus skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills.
  • Intermediate decision-making skills.
  • Working problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate written/oral communication skills.


Key Job Information - Staff Level

Career Level: P3 Career Professional
  • Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
  • Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.


Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning Oversees maintenance program for distributed generation equipment. Provides guidance and subject matter expertise to others. Develops and implements maintenance schedule. Collaborates with customers to ensure maintenance activities occur in a timely manner.

Maintenance Activities May provide guidance and instruction to customers, vendors or colleagues. Responds to customer calls, including escalated calls, regarding maintenance and prioritizes maintenance activities. Oversees or performs preventative and emergency maintenance. Determines routine maintenance schedule and conducts site visits to evaluate risks and mitigates. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure compliance with environmental, safety and other laws and regulations. Documentation Develops and maintains maintenance documentation in accordance with standards, regulations and procedures.

Customer Support Responds to customer concerns. Provides technical advice to customers on distributed generation equipment maintenance. Collaborate with other departments or vendors to resolve issues.

Documentation and Billing Writes purchase orders and maintain billing records. Designs and implements documentation system and maintains all documentation appropriate to program.

Vendor Management Selects vendors and monitors vendor performance. Establishes vendor contracts, manages vendor bills and negotiates and troubleshoots issues with vendors.

Education/Experience

Education Requires a bachelor9s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., an associate degree in diesel mechanics plus additional practical experience).

Experience
  • Typically, five or more years of experience in equipment maintenance or related field.
  • Knowledge / Experience with distributed BESS a plus


Requires a valid driver9s license and a history of safe driving practices.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies
  • Advanced skills in generation repair and maintenance Intermediate knowledge of hazardous materials.
  • Intermediate knowledge of environmental laws as they relate to maintenance activities.
  • Advanced knowledge of distributed generation.
  • Advanced knowledge of transmission system.
  • Intermediate knowledge of regulations around electrical transmission and distribution.


General Competencies
  • Working analytical skills.
  • Advanced customer focus skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced decision-making skills.
  • Intermediate problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced written/oral communication skills.


Physical and Cognitive Demands - Both Levels

Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).
  • Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks.
  • Ability to follow accuracy standards.
  • Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
  • Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
  • Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
  • Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.
  • Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
  • Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
  • Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization.
  • Demonstrates sound memory.
  • Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.


Schedule/Attendance
  • Ability to work long hours.
  • Ability to work a variable schedule.
  • Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather.
  • Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.


Physical Capabilities
  • Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
  • Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
  • Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs.
  • Carrying: Up to 50 lbs.
  • Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
    • Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
    • Confined spaces
    • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)


Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:
  • Office
  • Field


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Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

About Portland General Electric

Portland General Electric Company is a vertically integrated electric utility that serves approximately 900,000 customers in the Portland/Salem metropolitan area of Oregon. The company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. PGE's service area covers approximately 4,000 square miles and includes 51 cities, 24 unincorporated communities, and six counties. The company's generating facilities include thermal, hydroelectric, and wind power plants. PGE also purchases power from other utilities and independent power producers. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Learn more about Portland General Electric
Size
2,839 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$155 million
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
+4.5%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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