Portland General Electric

Generation Technician I

Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two years experience as a journeyman or in an equivalent role in power plant maintenance or operations.
  • Ability to perform complex maintenance on various systems and equipment: valves, pumps, motors, sensors, and more.
  • Valid driver’s license with demonstrated good driving habits.
  • Capacity for both independent work and effective teamwork.
  • Willingness to adapt and initiate changes, focused on self-development.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, maintain, operate and test plant equipment and tools as qualified.
  • Perform predictive and preventive maintenance and calibrations as required.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and system problems using test equipment and technical manuals.
  • Conduct chemistry operations as needed and perform administrative duties related to maintenance programs.
  • Take charge of assigned systems, providing training where necessary and fostering a cooperative team environment.
  • Continuously enhance personal knowledge through independent study and training.
  • Operate forklifts and participate in self-directed work teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive rewards package aimed at recognizing contributions and supporting well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description

Position: Generation Technician I

Location: Beaver

Rate of Pay: $55.39/hour

Shifts: Rotating

Generation Technician supporting operations at Beaver Generation Plant with experience maintaining plant equipment at a thermal electric generating plant, including equipment, mobile, and machine shop equipment. Mechanical skills (Millwright)

As qualified, perform operating, maintenance and administrative functions at the Beaver Combined-Cycle Generating Plant. Required to work rotating shifts with a minimum of supervision. To complement the skills of the team, journey-level experience as a mechanic is preferred.

DUTIES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

  • Monitor, maintain, operate and test plant equipment and tools as qualified.
  • Perform predictive and preventive maintenance as qualified.  Perform calibrations as qualified.
  • Use installed and portable test equipment and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and system problems as trained.
  • Perform chemistry operations as qualified.
  • Perform administrative duties such as use of computer based maintenance programs, data collection, report writing, utilization of relevant computer programs and write procedures.
  • Have primary responsibility for systems as assigned and conduct training sessions as assigned.
  • Continuously increase own knowledge level by independent study.
  • Operate forklifts as required.
  • Train to become a Technician II.
  • Qualify on all Beaver Generating Plant systems and associated procedures within 6 months after employment. Must be capable of demonstrating this qualification by oral and written examination.
  • Participate in self-directed work teams. Provide and receive feedback on team and individual performance.
  • Practice PGE Core Practices: Customer Focus, Ensure Accountability, Collaboration, Nimble Learning, Instill Trust, Value Differences

QUALIFICATIONS:  (Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required)

  • Two years previous experience working  as a journeyman or equivalent skills in a power plant performing maintenance or operations functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform non-routine and complex maintenance in most of the following areas:
  • Valves; Pumps; Compressors; Rigging; Fittings; Hydraulics; Crane Ops; Scaffolding; Fans; Piping and Tubing
  • Batteries; Breakers; Switchgear; Transformers; Motors; Regulators; Buses and Power Supplies
  • Sensors; Transmitters; Controllers; Regulators; Pneumatics; Power Supplies; Tubing
  • ST Plant Ops; GT Plant Ops; Logics; Schematics; P&IDs, plant chemistry and Clearances
  • Ability to work successfully both independently and as a team member.
  • Ability to participate in individual and group goal setting and achievement.
  • Ability to initiate and adapt to change.
  • Ability to practice teamwork and PGE Guiding Behaviors.
  • Valid driver’s license and demonstrated good driving habits.
  • Must pass the POSS-MASS Aptitude Test for all new hires.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job, at least two progress reports will be completed.  These reports will be discussed with the employee by his/her immediate supervisor, and copies of each will be given to him/her.

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above.

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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.

September 28, 2026

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.
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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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