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We're hiring for a position open to both Associate and Staff level candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and skills demonstrated during the interview process.
Associate Plant Maintenance Specialist / Staff Plant Maintenance Specialist
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Demonstrated experience with diesel-powered emergency standby generation systems, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and regulatory compliance.
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Strong knowledge of emergency power generation infrastructure, including generators, paralleling systems, and load management.
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Experience supervising or leading personnel responsible for the maintenance and operation of standby power generation equipment.
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Working knowledge of switchgear systems, including medium- and low-voltage distribution equipment, protective relays, and power system coordination.
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Experience with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and Automatic Bus Transfer (ABT) systems, including testing, troubleshooting, and operational oversight.
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Proficiency with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and industrial control systems used to monitor and control power generation and electrical distribution equipment.
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Experience utilizing and interpreting SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for monitoring, alarming, data analysis, and operational decision-making.
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Ability to diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and control system issues related to emergency power generation and distribution systems.
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Knowledge of applicable industry standards, electrical codes, safety regulations, and preventive maintenance practices associated with emergency standby power systems.
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Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills with the ability to oversee contractors, technicians, and maintenance programs supporting critical power infrastructure.
This position provides supervisory oversight for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and compliance of the organization's emergency standby power generation systems, with a primary focus on diesel generators, switchgear, automatic bus transfer systems, PLC controls, and SCADA platforms. The role ensures critical power infrastructure remains operational, tested, and capable of supporting facility continuity during power interruptions.
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
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Requires expanded professional-level knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents continue to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills.
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Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
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Solves a range of more complex problems.
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Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols.
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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 bachelor’s 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
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Typically, at least two or more years of experience in equipment maintenance or related field.
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Knowledge / Experience with distributed BESS a plus
Requires a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
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Advanced skills in generation repair and maintenance.
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Intermediate knowledge of hazardous materials.
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Intermediate knowledge of environmental laws as they relate to maintenance activities.
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Intermediate knowledge of distributed generation.
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Intermediate knowledge of transmission system.
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Intermediate knowledge of regulations around electrical transmission and distribution.
General Competencies
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Working analytical skills.
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Advanced customer focus skills.
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Advanced interpersonal skills.
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Intermediate decision-making skills.
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Working problem-solving skills.
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Intermediate written/oral communication skills.
Key Job Information – Staff Level
Career Level: P3 Career Professional
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Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
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Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
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Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
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Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
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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 bachelor’s 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
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Typically, five or more years of experience in equipment maintenance or related field.
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Knowledge / Experience with distributed BESS a plus
Requires a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
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Advanced skills in generation repair and maintenance Intermediate knowledge of hazardous materials.
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Intermediate knowledge of environmental laws as they relate to maintenance activities.
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Advanced knowledge of distributed generation.
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Advanced knowledge of transmission system.
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Intermediate knowledge of regulations around electrical transmission and distribution.
General Competencies
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Working analytical skills.
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Advanced customer focus skills.
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Advanced interpersonal skills.
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Advanced decision-making skills.
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Intermediate problem-solving skills.
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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.).
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Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks.
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Ability to follow accuracy standards.
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Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
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Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
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Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
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Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
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Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.
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Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
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Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
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Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization.
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Demonstrates sound memory.
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Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.
Schedule/Attendance
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Ability to work long hours.
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Ability to work a variable schedule.
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Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather.
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Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.
Physical Capabilities
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Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
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Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
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Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs.
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Carrying: Up to 50 lbs.
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Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
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Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
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Confined spaces
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Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:
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Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.
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Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [email protected] or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.
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