Generation Technician I (Mechanical)

Portland General Electric • Beaver, PA

102d • $51 - $51

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. As a Generation Technician I, you will 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Total rewards package designed to reward contributions to the company and support well-being and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities